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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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i removed the bulb from my fog lights and the two little connectors on the bulb snapped off. how do i connect the new bulb?
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Which connectors snapped off?
  1. Old Bulb, throw it away you don't need it.
  2. New Bulb, throw it away and get another one. You can't repair it, unless you want to do something really custom like soldering the connector from the old bulb onto the new bulb, which may or may not work depending on the bulb and how it broke. If you mean the metal pins, then most-likely, just throw it away and get a new bulb.
  3. Car, replace connectors.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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the connector to the old bulb broke off and i have the new one but its not staying on when i try attaching it into the housing
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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So it wont stay in the housing or it wont stay connected to the power connector?
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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it wont stay to the power connector..the two pieces that extend out that the fog light sits in
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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Would you be able to grab any pictures? Or is it not noticeable enough? I can't really understand 100% what broke.

If the wiring harness on the CAR itself broke, you'll just have to splice a new one in. Look for a parts car in the LSX Parts for Sale and just ask them to cut one off for you. (if that's the problem)
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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i can try and take pictures once the rain lets up here. when i took the bulb out it didnt slide it broke off. so now when i try to put the new bulb in it wont sit at all.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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the 2 connectors on the bulb snapped off? the connectors the pigtail plugs into? just buy a new bulb, they cost $10 (unless you got sylvania silverstars which are a huge rip off)
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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yeah i got the new bulb it just wont stay when i try putting it in im not sure what else to do. i know its kind of confusing what im saying im trying to put it into words.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Haha we'll figure it out soon enough.. Lets see. So when you took the OLD bulb out, rather than just coming off, the connectors broke in the wiring harness? So now the two connectors are stuck in there?

We're just gonna have to keep guessing
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are you sure your not plugging the harness in backwards? it happened to me a few days ago; i was flipping out for a good 15 min before i relaized i was plugging it in backwards
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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yeah they broke off instead of coming off. when i read up on putting the bulb in they said you are supposed to put it in until you hear it clip in but mine wont do that
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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im telling you, your putting them on backwards. i did the same **** not even a week ago. rotate the connector 180* and it should snap right into place. make sure the 2 prongs are lined up right on the bulb, and make sure the rubber weatherstrip ring on the connector isnt bunching up
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^^ Try that. The bulb has a side on it with either a clip or a bump that holds it in place. Unless that's not it.. Get back to us.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Maybe he means the little clip on the plug that holds onto the nub on the bulb base broke off? The clip on the right side of the plug in this pic (random pic from the internet, not necessarily our exact plug but same idea):

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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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the rain finally let up but i am going to try it tomorrow and if it doesnt work i will take a picture and get back to you guys
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