MisterWizard
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2013 Ford Exploer Limited
2013 Explorer Limited w/ HID Headlights:
I've been experiencing an occasional problem with my right headlight. It will either not come on or go out while driving, and when I cycle the headlights off/on, it comes back on. I did notice it flickering a bit once when I did this, but for the most part it comes on and stays on.
So, realizing it could be either a bulb or a ballast, I decided to take the route of less resistance (and effort/$$$) and change the bulb. If that fixes it, fine. If not I realize full well I need to remove the bumper cover to get to the headlight and replace the expensive ballast. But for now I'm going with the bulb and seeing if I get lucky.
One small problem: I cannot get the d**m bulb out! I have the shop manual, and the instructions are painfully simple;
'remove the rubber cover at the back of the headlamp, turn the bulb 1/8 turn counterclockwise and remove"
It won't budge, clockwise, counterclockwise, no luck. It simply refuses to turn.
Is there some sort of lock or catch that I'm not seeing and that the shop manual has failed to mention? (not uncommon for a lot of shop manuals)
Anyone else experience this, anyone able to shed some light (yes, pun intended) on how to get the bulb out without destroying everything?
Thanks in advance.
I've been experiencing an occasional problem with my right headlight. It will either not come on or go out while driving, and when I cycle the headlights off/on, it comes back on. I did notice it flickering a bit once when I did this, but for the most part it comes on and stays on.
So, realizing it could be either a bulb or a ballast, I decided to take the route of less resistance (and effort/$$$) and change the bulb. If that fixes it, fine. If not I realize full well I need to remove the bumper cover to get to the headlight and replace the expensive ballast. But for now I'm going with the bulb and seeing if I get lucky.
One small problem: I cannot get the d**m bulb out! I have the shop manual, and the instructions are painfully simple;
'remove the rubber cover at the back of the headlamp, turn the bulb 1/8 turn counterclockwise and remove"
It won't budge, clockwise, counterclockwise, no luck. It simply refuses to turn.
Is there some sort of lock or catch that I'm not seeing and that the shop manual has failed to mention? (not uncommon for a lot of shop manuals)
Anyone else experience this, anyone able to shed some light (yes, pun intended) on how to get the bulb out without destroying everything?
Thanks in advance.