Front marker light replacement?
I have an 08/2003 R53 and I now have a set of Ziza LED front marker bulbs. I'm looking to replace the standard yellow bulbs with these but I can't quite figure out how to remove the old ones. I figure they're #5 in this diagram...
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...bfb91891bd.png ... but I can't figure out how to remove the socket. My Bentley manual does not seem to include the marker bulbs, only the turn signal bulbs, and those instructions are not very clear. |
Some help here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...leds-sale.html https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...7572e72172.jpg Twist the base unit out ( Black base ) quarter turn #3 , Then take the stock wedge bulb out #5 . Then replace with the Ziza bulb. If they dont light up at first test, pull out and swap 180 degrees as they are polarity sensitive. |
We go over the replacement of the side marker bulb, side turn indicators, etc in our Replacing Lenses and Bulbs DIY. :thumbsup:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...fc68bd0678.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...3ed97ae3b3.jpg |
Pelican, I'm talking about the front market bulbs, the DRLs.
ECS, that's what I've been trying to do, it just seems like the black base won't twist out. I have removed the wiring harness, but the #3 black base refuses to turn. |
Originally Posted by sevin
(Post 4158797)
ECS, that's what I've been trying to do, it just seems like the black base won't twist out. I have removed the wiring harness, but the #3 black base refuses to turn. Its stuck a little , they can get dirt on that and be pretty tight to get out. Turn to the left , first grab it with your thumb and index finger. Some silicone spray between the socket and the light fixture gap will help. Then twist out which pushing in a hair. |
Okay, finally got the thing unfastened and replaced. Thanks for the help! Comparison pics tomorrow in my build thread.
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Originally Posted by sevin
(Post 4159068)
Okay, finally got the thing unfastened and replaced. Thanks for the help! Comparison pics tomorrow in my build thread.
Great, yea, it takes a bit of force on any of those plug types if they have never been turned. :thumbsup: |
WD-40 works wonders... Especially on that "years old" brittle plastic.
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+1 that also will work, good point, just make sure not to get it on the bulbs itself.
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