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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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My rear view mirror on my 99 C-5 has a map reader light out on the right side. It is the light you can turn off and on. Does the lens pop out? I assume it is a bulb that needs replaced. Has anyone had this problem and if so what did you do about it?

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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Yes the lense pops out, I believe the bulb is 44mm Festoon bulb or a 212-2...
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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just use a very small flat-head screwdriver and GENTLY pry the sides of the lens...you'd need to remove your mirror to make it easier by using a torx screwdriver....

I also have a 99 coupe, soon to replace lights with LED's (yes they are festoon bulbs)
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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i replaced mine with the leds in red freaking awsome man. best and cheapest mod u can do
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Originally Posted by tom01ss
i replaced mine with the leds in red freaking awsome man. best and cheapest mod u can do
except i did blue LEDs. They look sweet!!
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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OK... I'll play too. Red LEDs!



I converted an autodimming mirror into my 99 though so those aren't festoons but LED arrays...

Tim
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Anyone know what the standard bulb GM part number is, or the bulb trade number?

Thank you.

PS - My dealer said he could not find a listing for this bulb - I have one burnt out.
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1999 White C5 Coupe
Anyone know what the standard bulb GM part number is, or the bulb trade number?

Thank you.

PS - My dealer said he could not find a listing for this bulb - I have one burnt out.
It should be a 212-2 bulb
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
It should be a 212-2 bulb


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