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Originally Posted by renaissanceman
My left one was broken when I bought the car, so I put a set of the clear ones from Taiwan in.
Shortly afterwards one jumped ship, so I ordered a new set from the same source, as well as a bulb holder (I think it was $8 US...). I bent the bracket out a bit for better engagement with the light clips.
Both now have safety zip-ties so if they jump out again, they will get caught.
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Hahaaa...I knew it! These buggers just wanna jump ship! So, I'm not the only one. I have to say, it's a tight fit and when I press it in, there's absolutely no indication that this thing will jump ship...its tight in there. And yet, it happens.
I like the idea of tying it in. This must be the first car I've ever owned where I've changed out the signal lamps so many times, because the bloody entire housing decides to escape!
That 2nd link you posted, I already sent an email asking them to confirm if it will fit my Benz and also give me a shipping quote to Canada. They're in Latvia, so I guess I'll be using hand signals for awhile.
MBeige, I push the housing in until I hear a click, then I push some more until I hear it click again. I'm afraid if I push any more, I might break the lamp. What's your secret?
jaybob, all the ones I've lost, flew out on me at high speed on the highway. I can't imagine how they'd steal it without opening the hood and having children's hands that can squeeze between the ABS unit and the body to get at the tabs. And yet...they can jump ship all by themselves.