Socket doesn't fit low beams!!!

[K3vY]

argh i got this new socket for my car but it doesn't fit the low beams.....and no returns =(

is it possible to tape it?? and the tape won't burn off because of the heat? i'm taping it outside of the bulb..where u connect ur wires and crap =(

and ima just tape it so it doesn't move 0.3838383838 mm

thanks in advance

[Avenger]

Ummmmmm, silicon it, DON'T tape. Silicon is removable, so it's not that permanent.

What kind of bulbs you running? Should be 9006?

[K3vY]

yes 9006, i don't understand why it fits on the passenger side, and not the driver side..maybe i should give it a few more tries..but it's like STUCK sigh....i'll do it later..cuz when i posted this i haven't installed the passenger side yet,,had to remove the fenders

[Zeuceone]

remove the fenders....why?

[K3vY]

it tells me to do that in the manual, because something is blocking me to access the low beams...but i can fit my hand in to the drivers side

anyways i got it fixed ! i needed to get all the 3 things on the socket to match up the holes in the area...

[CameronJr9]

You can remove the fender liners, but don't remove the entire fender.

[K3vY]

yea..i didn't know what it was called..but it was behind the wheel and i had to take those clips out...and omg those thigns break once i take them off..gotta replace new ones

[mbey10856]

Are you having a problem twisting the light bulbs into place?

[Zeuceone]

he fixed the problem already.

[Avenger]

I can't get mine to twist into place..........I can't figure out what the difference is? Is the overall diameter of the hole smaller or something?

[Izzy]

It's usually a production thing. They're not going to make perfectly sized bulb sockets for the retainers -- therefore you'll have to force it in. That's what I had to do with my old H7 PnP kit for my Volvo -- ended up using pliers to get enough leverage to push the back part in....

[Orient Express]

The issue is that the bulb base and the rubber "O" ring gasket are binding as the bulb is turned the last 1/8th of the way to be fully seated.

Take the bulb out and apply some silicone lubrication spray to the bulb base and the lamp housing "O" ring. Use a Q-tip to apply the lubrication, don't spray it.

Then re-insert the bulb and it will probably click into place. If it still binds a bit, and you are reluctant to put too much torque on the bulb, you can push it into place by pushing on the bulb base ear that is the one that is on the click-stop in the lamp housing.

I have found using a flat-bladed jewelers screwdriver to push the lamp into position does the trick.

[plee7677]

No need to apply any silicone. Take the rubber "O" ring off your stock bulb and switch it with the aftermarket ring. I had the same problem with my civic and my MDX fogs. The "O" rings are usually yellow or red and come right off. Works perfectly.

[Orient Express]

While switching O rings seems like it is a reasonable solution, does the switching of the O rings still provide the same environmental sealing? Have you tried submersing the headlight housing underwater to see if it leaks?

As many of you can attest to, getting moisture in the headlight housing can be a real bear to get cleaned out.

If switching the O ring provides the same amount of sealing, then this is great, but if not, this will cause even bigger problems down the road.

[plee7677]

I didnt have the chance to dunk the headlight under water just yet but I just drove from chicago to colorado in pouring rain a few days ago and it seems to be holding up fine