Head Ooopsie. How do I get the bulb out?

The Phantom · 9th April 2008, 11:23

Not the obvious answer.

When I replaced my blown Nightbreaker I managed to drop one of my two spare bulbs into the headlight casing.

I fitted the other spare an swore never to tell another soul of my stupidity.

However the other side has blown now (not at all happy with the quality of these bulbs now as they have only lasted a couple of months), and I'm too grippy to go and buy another set when there is one just out of reach somewhere.

I can't for the life of me see how to retrieve it, so does anyone know how to get into the headlight case or do I have to remove half the front of the car?

It's in the passenger side light BTW.

allan40alt · 9th April 2008, 11:31

One of these any use for retrieving things from inaccessible places?

PICK UP TOOLS, 2, FLEXIBLE GRABBER & MAGNET, LONG REACH on eBay, also, Hand Tools, Garage Equipment Tools, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 19-Apr-08 07:04:20 BST)

I have used mine a few times for screws etc that have fallen in awkward places. Press the end of the grabber and tiny claws come out to grab the item and being flexible enables it to go round tight places.

alanwalne · 9th April 2008, 12:35

Brilliant, I may be able to get the old bulb that is now rattling around on top of the undertray now without removing the servicehatch!!

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The Phantom Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 244 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ooopsie. How do I get the bulb out? Not the obvious answer. When I replaced my blown Nightbreaker I managed to drop one of my two spare bulbs into the headlight casing. I fitted the other spare an swore never to tell another soul of my stupidity. However the other side has blown now (not at all happy with the quality of these bulbs now as they have only lasted a couple of months), and I'm too grippy to go and buy another set when there is one just out of reach somewhere. I can't for the life of me see how to retrieve it, so does anyone know how to get into the headlight case or do I have to remove half the front of the car? It's in the passenger side light BTW.

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	One of these any use for retrieving things from inaccessible places? PICK UP TOOLS, 2, FLEXIBLE GRABBER & MAGNET, LONG REACH on eBay, also, Hand Tools, Garage Equipment Tools, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 19-Apr-08 07:04:20 BST) I have used mine a few times for screws etc that have fallen in awkward places. Press the end of the grabber and tiny claws come out to grab the item and being flexible enables it to go round tight places. Last edited by allan40alt; 9th April 2008 at 11:34.

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alanwalne Who needs a 4x4?? Rocketship door handle Join Date: 11th June 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,369 Thanks: 13 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts iTrader: (0)	Brilliant, I may be able to get the old bulb that is now rattling around on top of the undertray now without removing the servicehatch!!