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Old 01-14-2013 | 06:29 PM
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So my clip is stuck. I've been hunting around the web and apparently this is a common problem. But, most people seem to either not be able to lock a new bulb in or take the old bulb out. I got my bulb out no problem. But the clip is locked down and not budging at all (ran into a dilemma couldn't get a bulb in that day). I can't pry it, pinch it, push it, or anything to get it free. If there was more damn space I would just unscrew the thing off, maybe tomorrow. Anyone else have this problem and have any advice?
 
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Old 01-14-2013 | 07:39 PM
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Yeah, they do SUCK!!! I've been dealing with H style bulbs for years and have never seen such a poorly designed retainging clip as this one.
Use a mirror (a hand-held bath mirror will do) to see what's happening back there. Chances are it's just jammed behind the edge of the bulb, or something like that.
 
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