So as I was replacing the bulbs for my reverse lights, I pulled out the black base part and replaced the bulb, then I thought it had been placed in tight but apparently not. I stuck the base back into the reverse light hole and twisted it clockwise to tighten it. Doing so, my bulb spun out and into the reverse light housing, SUPER! How do I get this out now?

 

put double sided tape on the head of a flat head screw driver. stick it to the bulb and pull it out. (i was in the same situation before)

 

if the DS tape doesn't work .. you could always flight the light housing upside down .. and use a vacum to get it out..

 

1. Take out the tail light.
2. Hold with the back of the housing facing down.
3. Shake.

 

^what he said^

 

Thanks guys. So my story for the day... First, I went in for my 3rd complimentary oil change at 10500 miles (1st at 2800 regular oil, Mobil 1 at 5500 and asked them to use Mobil 1 again at 10500) Was this schedule okay?

As for the bulb, I asked them to take it out and they did so by removing the tail light. They also charged 80 dollars to warranty for doing that, but that didn't cost me so I don't care. My smart self got the bulb stuck again though, I'm pretty sure the bulb holder right there is f'd up because it won't snap into place. I will use the double sided tape screwdriver idea tomorrow morning when it's not freezing outside.

 

:D

 

nicee you're goin with my idea ;] its pretty much the fastest way of gettin it out. As for the bulb holder, if your putting in LEDs (like i did) it just needs to be forced in a bit more. i thought i had it in all the way, but when i put it back into the tail light, it fell out. make sure you hold the bulb from the side, when you force it into the holder. you dont wanna end up breakin the bulb.