Column/ash tray bulb question ?

[pearljam724]

The column and ash tray bulbs. You know, the silver bullet looking ones. They can’t be opened, correct ? What do guys do to replace them ? Because, I rarely see them available anywhere.

 

[threewood]

They come off, the bulb socket is friction fit in the housing. This is an ignition light but should be the same minus the blue cover.

 

[slepr1]

Go to Napa or any part store and they'll look up the correct bulb.

 

[pearljam724]

Thank you, both very much. Neither of mine needed replaced. But, bulbs seem to burn out quite often on old cars. I couldn’t get mine to open being afraid I’d damage the wiring. I initially asked, thinking no way the only option is pay $40 for a used one. Thinking it had to open.

 

[pearljam724]

Got it, had to twist the end of with vise grips. Bulb is 1445 if anyone needs to know in the future.