Julian192001

Hello,


I'm at a stand still. I removed my instrument cluster to replace the bulbs with my LED [(#74-CWHP3)] bulbs. Well, the problem I have is that the bulbs are EXTREMELY HARD to come out to the point that I had to use pliers to take it out, and that didn't work (even broke a bulb). I even brought some Multi Purpose Light Bulb Dorman (http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/MC/6725-07140551.html)
but their bulb are also hard to come out. Now, only half of the lights in my cluster is working. Am I don't something wrong here? I don't want to sound like a wimp or anything, but they're very hard to come out.


Any help or suggestion is definitely appreciated!


Thanks,


Julian

QueensMAX

Did you try turning them, then pulling it out?

The_Fixer

iTrader: (1)

wipe bulb with alchol then wrap a piece of tape around it clear tape or duct leave enough to pull then hold the base and give it a tug.

Julian192001

QueensMax, I tried wiggling it, but not turn it because I didn't want to break it.

Julian192001

The_Fixer, I'm going to try that and see what happens.... Thanks and will update soon.

NmexMAX

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I've broken many bulbs. Finally ended up buying a sued cluster in the classifieds.

I need to try that Fixer.

bishop8520

What the_fixer said is what works best. Use clear packing tape for best results.

Julian192001

I must say, The_Fixer, you sure know what you're talking about! It worked like a charm! I thank you for that! I took out the bulb, replaced with the LED light and it's still not working! I don't know what I'm doing wrong! I brought new Multi Purpose Light Bulb Dorman(s), and it's still not working. Does anyone have any results about this?

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

Try twisting it/turning it in the socket. Gotta find that sweet spot.

TallTom

LEDs have to be put in a certain way. Did you try rotating them 180* and reinserting them to see if they light up? I had to do that with my LED driving lights. They are polarity sensitive.

Itz Shak

Guess im a bit too late on this thread. Fixer's the man

Julian192001

I tried to 180° them and they're still not working. I even brought new Dorman Multi Purpose Light Bulb for my cluster and replace the stock bulb with my LED bulb and they still doesn't work. Can anyone confirm what is the exact type of LED bulb that will fit in my 03 Nissan Maxima GLE??