The bulbs can corrode in place. It's best to spray something like WD40 in first
to help free the bulb in the holder. Sometimes the glue that holds the bulb to
the casing has failed and the glass bit just comes out, so it may not really
have been your fault.
Clean up the housing and shine up the spring contact at the bottom of the
socket. It's a frequent cause of the bulb not working (but not this one!). A
thin smear of grease or vaseline (petroleum jelly?) on the contacts may help
keep corrosion away.
Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John L. Morgan IV" <emailjohnmorgan@gmail.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 9:11 PM
Subject: [T3] question-front blinker lights
> On the front passenger side.....I tried to pull out the bulb to check it.
> Well, I busted it, trying to pull it out. So, now the exposed light bulb,
> the one that worked....doesnt any more.
>
> This stinks!
>
> On the driver side...the casing and plastic are all there...but no working
> blinker light.
> It was working, but now it isnt.
>
> Is there a fuse for this...or is it more likely...a bulb?
>
> FInally, I just found out...thanks to Jim Adney..
> that there are 2 bulbs for the blinkers..can
> anyone tell me
> A. what are the part numbers of them both
> B. Can I pick them up at Kragen or the like..?
>
> Thanks,
> John Morgan
> 1970 Fastback
>
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