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      01-27-2009, 10:39 PM   #1
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License plate lights

One of the bulb went out. I was thinking about replacing them with white LEDs. Does anyone know the bulb size and how to take apart the lights?
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I found out type 194 fits but I can't pry open the freakin light units. I'm pushing in and to the right as hard as I can!
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I found out type 194 fits but I can't pry open the freakin light units. I'm pushing in and to the right as hard as I can!
FYI - the bulb used in the licens plate lights is the same as used inside the glove compartment.

You need a long thin flat-head screwdriver and you need to get it into the end of the fixture with the slot and pry and pull. It's not easy. You may even mess up the metal spring clip and have to bend it back into shape (like I did).

The license plate bulbs also seem to frequently go in pairs...so you might go ahead and replace them both while you're there.
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