front turn bulb replacement
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From: los angeles ca
front turn bulb replacement
hi just got a new to me 2002 coupe the front right turn signal is burnt out ,i checked other posts and they say to reach in and turn the socket i/4 turn to remove it .i can reach in through the brake duct area but cannot turn the socket housing more than 10'in a clockwise motion and 0' in a counter clock what am i doing wrong ??..is there a tab that holds things i feel things but am hesitant to pull or push these.any help thanks Bruce ps this is my4th vetteand the best yet
Drifting
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From: Round Hill, VA
Originally Posted by ROCKnROLL
Welcome to the forum and Congrats on your 02 !
If I remember correctly there is a release tab you press in order to turn it counter clock-wise.
If I remember correctly there is a release tab you press in order to turn it counter clock-wise.
Push the tab and twist till it comes out. I'm glad to hear someone else can reach through the duct like me. 
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From: Nokomis FL
Originally Posted by ROCKnROLL
Welcome to the forum and Congrats on your 02 !
If I remember correctly there is a release tab you press in order to turn it counter clock-wise.
If I remember correctly there is a release tab you press in order to turn it counter clock-wise.
Open you hood, turn on your head lights and look down at the parking light housing. I found a hole in mine about the size of a dime. This is a common C5 problem. Everytime I had my son, with small hands, change the bulb it would blow. Water plays hell with it. Repaired the hole , and no problems since.
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Originally Posted by Antvette
Push the tab and twist till it comes out. I'm glad to hear someone else can reach through the duct like me. Welcome to the club! “The royal order of front turn signal changers” I’ve changed 4 left side in the last 6 weeks! I go through the duct and it takes about 2 minutes to do. There is a tab on the backside, just mash it in and turn CC/W. Every body says there is a hole that the bulb has melted through the housing but I haven’t been able to feel it. When the weather warms and I get time I’m going to find out, or try to, how its getting wet. Also it’s been posted DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB! I haven’t tried that or using GM bulbs, Another suggestion.
Drifting
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From: Round Hill, VA
I've actually seen the holes mine have made. It's all bubbly and melted toward the light. I've never really done anything to fix mine. I've only had on light go out on mine. However I did change them out a few times to keep the same type and brightness for them.
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From: los angeles ca
replaced the bulb today there is a tab to push in then turn 1/4 turn cc and pull down came out easily but the socket appears burnt i dont like this but it may be normal as the bulb is always on as the drl has anybody had to replace the socket ? thanks bruce
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