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Old 05-22-2007, 10:43 PM
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Hmm...how about a small screwdriver near the base of the cap/bulb? If you're like me, then I know that you don't want to cut the cover off.
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Exactly, I tried going along the edge of the cap with a thin flat head. I'll try again in a bit... I got caught up making a wiper plug.
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Old 05-22-2007, 10:50 PM
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I wonder if temperature would make a difference. Might try laying it in a cool place for thirty minutes or so if it wasn't already relatively cool. I wouldn't really recommend the refridgerator though that probably wouldn't hurt it.
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Old 05-23-2007, 01:13 AM
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That's strange. for me it was easy It was like (excuse the terms) taking off a rubber

Just roll it off from the base up Woa that sounds bad. But it was that easy for my xA.
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Old 05-23-2007, 02:23 PM
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Well, I'll try again later this week. It is the bulb cover 194/168, right? It seems a bit big for the hole.
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Old 05-23-2007, 05:10 PM
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Yes, that's the correct size bulb cover. It should fit down in the hole perfectly.
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Old 05-23-2007, 05:12 PM
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Well if it does not fit in the hole you can return it. Since it's such a quick install just do it in the parking lot. It's really that easy.
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Old 05-23-2007, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by INFINI
That's strange. for me it was easy It was like (excuse the terms) taking off a rubber

Just roll it off from the base up Woa that sounds bad. But it was that easy for my xA.


But why would you take it off like that if you have a full load in it??

~Stephanie
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Old 05-23-2007, 08:09 PM
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OOOOOOHHHH MMMYYYYYYY GOOOODD!

WOW you are out of contol !!!! but you saying it is ok with me gives me somehting to think about
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Wow... that took a mean turn for the worse.
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Old 05-23-2007, 08:20 PM
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Not if you knew how hot ___MmmBoxy___ is. Tssssssssss!

LOL so back on topic

Some people seem to not have access to the "rubber" covers Not every Autozone/Pepboys carry them. I am gonna try and find out the manufacturer so you guys can order them online.
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Okay, I did it... I went with blue. It's a little dimmer than I had hoped, but I kinda like it. It matches the "Lithium" color of the head unit pretty well... If I can find my camera, I'll take a pic.
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Old 05-24-2007, 04:28 AM
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Unfortunatly the LEDs produce an uneven look so this is a better option i think. I think it we can find one that fit's a well as the OEMs it might be brighter as is is snug and there is less space for the light to escape.

I hope to see the pics soon
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Old 05-24-2007, 04:29 AM
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Oh...sorry....just have to point stuff out.....and thanks for the whole hot comment...I guess......STOP BUILDING ME UP!! People are going to barf when they see me.....since they are all expecting so much!!

Ya, I have the hyper white in mine, and I really don't mind the color......it looks good to me!!

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Out of the three Autozones and 2 Advanced Auto Parts I have been to none of them carry the gel caps (I think is what they are called) or rubbers, whatever. Anyway if anybody finds the manufacter online before I do please let me know I really want to do this but can't find them anywhere. Infini I know you are looking but if anyone finds them first please post a link or something. Thanks.
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Old 06-20-2007, 02:30 AM
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I don't know if its been posted but last time I ordered the wrong things from Autolumination, and never got around to reordering. Now I look again and the lights have changed to be type A LED and Type B LED, which one should I get???
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Old 06-20-2007, 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Night_Shadows
Out of the three Autozones and 2 Advanced Auto Parts I have been to none of them carry the gel caps (I think is what they are called) or rubbers, whatever. Anyway if anybody finds the manufacter online before I do please let me know I really want to do this but can't find them anywhere. Infini I know you are looking but if anyone finds them first please post a link or something. Thanks.
THey are at the Autozones and Pep Boys in LA so I think it's regional.
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Old 06-20-2007, 10:13 PM
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Yeah I'm getting kinda irritated. Everyone I have went to says"Oh yeah, we used to carry those but not anymore" and when I ask why not they say there isn't enough demand for them.
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Old 06-20-2007, 10:26 PM
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Hmmm, well I still have not found out the manufacturer so I will make that a priority. Than you guys can do a search and find them online. I mean if Autozone had them than they can't be too hard to find some where online.
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Old 06-21-2007, 12:37 PM
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Pilot is the manufacturer. I was told the same thing at two of my local autozone stores as you were Night_Shadows. I found plenty of them at the local Pep Boys. I could not find them specifically listed on the website, but this is the manufacturer.
http://www.pilotautomotive.com/


It looks like Victor also manufactures them. These are not the brand that people have been using, but they should work too.
http://www.victorautomotive.net/pdfs/vic/velc1.pdf


You can not order off either one of these websites is the only downfall of them.


What color are you looking for Shadows?
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