How do I change my parking lights?
Hi,
I've searched your forum and had no luck with finding how to change the parking lights on my VX Berlina. I attempted it myself. I know how to change the headlights (removing the cap, pulling the cable out, unclipping the metal wire lock and removing the bulb...) but I cant seem to figure out how to remove the parking lights. I can see the parking lights move when touching on some wires, but nothing that pulls the bulbs out. Can someone please give me some clear instructions to follow in order to replace my parking lights? It would be much appreciated.
Not sure about the VX berlina but assume it is the same as the SS.
The parker sockets are in tubes in each head light beside the main bulb.
Pull out battery or air duct etc to get to the back of the light....remove the caps then trace the wires to the parkers . Gently pull on the wires if you cannot get to the sockets. Long noise pliers may help.
The sockets just pull out of the tube, (no twist or clip) then you can replace the bulbs then reinsert.
Good luck
park lights right next to the headlights, there a metal clip behind the plastic case, undo that n pull the bulb out, its easy peasy
Hmm I don't think that is my model. But thanks for the help!Originally Posted by ESS364
Once I undo the metal clips, the headlight bulbs come out easily, but the parking lights don't. When I pull on the wires that are connected to them, I can see the bulbs move, but it's as if something is preventing them from actually coming out.
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Just pull the wires a little harder. The globes slide out, nothing holding them in.
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Hahaha I feel so stupid. Yeah you were right, I just had to pull on them a bit harder. Thanks Rubber_Burnin_Gal & accentstencil!
lol thats ok, u shoulda seen me the first time i had to change the headlight bulb lmao!!!!! (the vx is my first new-ish car, always had vb's-vh's, p!$$ easy to do $h!t with) and, i got the clip undone, but u think i would pull harder on the wires? i was too scared of breaking them lmao!
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It is better to unplug the headlight globe by pulling at the connector and not the wires. This is the same for any plug, less chance of breaking wires. In the case of the park globes you have no choice but to pull the wires.
I thought I was wrong once but I was mistaken.
lol u know what i ment! as if id actually pull from the wires n not the plug! i might b a female, but im not blonde............nor stupid lol
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Sorry if I offended you but from your post I got the impression you pulled the wires from the globe. I was only offering advice not only to you but others that read the post. I have seen people pull the wires instead of the plug, even mechanics. I'm talking about all plugs or connectors not just the headlight ones.
I thought I was wrong once but I was mistaken.
lol u know what i ment! as if id actually pull from the wires n not the plug! i might b a female, but im not blonde............nor stupid lolwas said with tongue in cheekSorry if I offended you but from your post I got the impression you pulled the wires from the globe. I was only offering advice not only to you but others that read the post. I have seen people pull the wires instead of the plug, even mechanics. I'm talking about all plugs or connectors not just the headlight ones.
Helpful thread!
I just changed mine, and yea... You just need to yank on the wire (in my VT it was a light green one) to get it out. I was having trouble figuring it out but once you know its pretty easy!
very helpful thread, i was afraid to pull at the wire for fear of breaking it but it came out, so cheers all
just wondering, exactly how do u undo the metal clip behind the plastic case??.. like what is the best tool object/tool to use?
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The best tool to use is your finger. Just unclip the long wire handle part of the clip.
I thought I was wrong once but I was mistaken.
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