subject: How To Change The Bulbs On Your Vehicle [print this page] Cars have come a long way in the past few decades, but one thing that has stayed very much the same are the bulbs in your vehicle. You need them to see the road and without them it would be difficult to drive. It's a simple detection to find a burnt out bulb as well as an easy fix. The last thing you want is a ticket from driving with a burnt out bulb. It's an amazingly easy and quick thing to fix on your car. Although, if you are unsure of how to do it or want some help, stop by your local Utah auto repair store for help.
Replacing a dead bulb on your car can be as easy as replacing a light bulb in your home. You can have a Utah auto repair shop do this or you can do it yourself. It's a safety hazard that can get you a ticket if you aren't driving with all of your lights working.
You will want to look things over and find out how to get to the bulb. If you aren't sure, again, call over to your local Utah auto repair and they will direct you to how it's done. The red or white plastic piece, which is also known as the lens, can be unscrewed from the inside or outside depending on the model of car. .
If there are no screws on the lens, you can assume that the bulb must be replaced from inside. Usually there will be a plastic cover that must be removed in order to access the bulb. There may be tabs; screws or small knobs that hold this plastic cover in place.
Unscrew the lens on the outside, or take off the plastic cover from inside the trunk, to reveal the bulb. Unscrew the bulb, by pushing in and turning at the same time. Both of these should come out rather easily. Take the bulb with you to any Utah auto repair or supply store to help you find an exact duplicate. They will have make and model numbers on them and are usually easy to match up, especially if you have the burnt out bulb with you. You might want to pick up an extra just to have on hand in your garage for future use. Clean the connection with a wire brush and wipe it clean with a rag if there's any corrosion at all. Screw the new bulb into the empty socket. Again, you will have to push in and turn simultaneously. You will want to line up the tiny raised bumps on the base of the bulb in order to screw it in.
To find a replacement bulb, take it with you into any Utah auto repair store and you can find a match for it. There should be numbers on it to match up with the packages, or you can just go by shape and size. It wouldn't hurt to buy two so you can have a spare in your garage. Take a stiff wire brush to clean out the connection from any corrosion. After cleaning it out, go ahead and screw in the new bulb. You will have to push and turn at the same time to get it to go in properly. If you are having trouble getting the bulb to go in, make sure the bumps on the base of the bulb are matching up before you start to screw it in. After you have it inserted, put the plastic lens cover back on. Have a friend watch the lights while you step on the brake pedals to make sure that it is in working order.
