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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 04:23 PM
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on a 81 vette front directional bulbs so i got my hand up and turned the bulb holder 1/4 turn and i can not get the bulb out i wiggled and wiggled it moves but wont come out any suggestions or should i just replace the bulb holder
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The bulb should just twist out by turning counterclockwise
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Old Oct 30, 2020 | 02:22 PM
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yup every thing is easy on a old vette, i cut the three wires off going to the right directional bulb housing soaked in WD40 than the bulb came loose. my wire diagram which is a good one 5 of them sealed in plastic for the 1981 vette shows wire color are blue black and red, my wire colors are brown blue and black. went on line to see what it should be this well help, ordered 2 new bulb holders for the front from advance auto $21 for both corvette parts run $17 each got to love it when working on a vette but thanks for the reply
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