1157 turn signal bulb

[1guydude]

Well. Ive been driving my old truck. One of the blinkers stoped working....no it wasnt low on fluid. :p

I pulled the cover to fund the bulb all white and blown.
Heck of a time. It was all rusty and stuck. Finally with a lil push and turn. It came out.
I got new ones or i though. On my third time or set. The 1157 wont go in.... ?!
I know they r these cuz i took the otherside in with me.
Any help? Ill try get the old truck down to the auto part store. But maybe its just me or the bulb?!
Ordered.some from summit also was just looking at macs auto.
Thanks all.
D

[chicof100]

You need to clean the socket real good with a wire brush. You can get the small brush's at H.F. I use the round ones that I can attach to a handle, or a drill. You might want to spay a little PBblaster so the two little springs will free up. Let the blaster soak in for awhile. Clean real good, then use some dielectric grease move each prong up and down to assure free movement. Once movement is achieved, try to insert bulb make sure the tits on the bulb go to corresponding openings on the socket push in and turn. Sometimes not easy but it will go in. Cleaning everything is a must and should be done annually.

[1guydude]

K ill get in there with a gun cleaning brush.
Hit it with wd 40 behind the socket and put some electric grease on the prongs.
I figured the "tits" or connectors on the back of the bulb where whats what was wrong. They are round. My old bulb they r semi round with flat tops or surfaces...
Thanks!
D

[1guydude]

hey thanks!
I did get it yesterday with ur help and advice. I had to hold the bulb in a paper towel though cuz I was afraid of it breaking in my hand. LOL.
got em in and working though. thanks again
-d