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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 09:18 PM
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Default Door handle light out. How to get to it?

The little red light that shows you where the door handle(at night) on the right side seems to out. What size light is this? and how do I get to it?

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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 11:22 PM
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Not sure what size the bulb is, but you have t pry up the switch panel, take out the screw holding in the panel itself, and it comes right off. You can then take the bulb in to match it up.
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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 11:45 PM
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Yeah it's a tiny bulb. You have to take the buttons off (they just pop out) and then use a phillips screwdriver to unscrew the black panel behind the handle, and pull it off.
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 12:18 AM
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Thanks guys I am gunna get on that tomorrow. I have been away and haven't gotten to reply. I am trying to get my car back in shape and try to get it ready for some upgrades and keep the car looking better.

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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 10:59 AM
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You can buy the bulbs at any pontiac dealership for about $2.50 each. Not bad. The newer bulbs are brighter and look better so make sure you replace both.
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 11:44 PM
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Default Re: Door handle light out. How to get to it?

It also may just be a loose connection. Mine went out not long after I painted those parts and reinstalled them.

Took 'em back off and twisted the bulb back into place and alls good. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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