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09-29-06, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: South Riding, VA, USA
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My Corvette(s):
1964 Red Convertible and 2005 DSOM Z51 Coupe
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Replace front driving light??
I just noticed today that my drivers side front driving light is out. How is this light repaced? I am guessing from under the hood?
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Kerry (Lucy64)
1964 Red Modified Convertible
2005 DSOM Z51 Coupe
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09-29-06, 10:36 PM
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After spending a little time checking out the car this evening is appears that I have to remove the wheel and unscrew a panel in the wheelwell to get to the lights. Am I right?? and what will I find when I get in there?? Is the driving light a bulb?? and what is the cost??
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10-07-06, 11:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: South Riding, VA, USA
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My Corvette(s):
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Does ANYONE know anything about the replacment of the front driving light? I really would like to know what to expect before I remove the front wheel and what appears to be a panel in the wheelwell. I would appreciate any input on this subject.
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10-09-06, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: San Francisco
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My Corvette(s):
06 C-6 cpe Monterey Red
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Hi lucy64,
yes you are correct inthat you must access from the wheel well. Price of the replacement bulb will depend on where you buy it, and brand. My guess average is about $15.00.
Just remember not to touch the bulb with your bare fingers. It will reduce the life of the bulb. The oils from your fingers does that. Try wearing either clothe or rubber gloves. If you do touch it, no problem, just wipe it down with a little alcohol.
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10-09-06, 04:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: South Riding, VA, USA
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My Corvette(s):
1964 Red Convertible and 2005 DSOM Z51 Coupe
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Thanks for the info. I think I will just go to my dealer and pick one up if it is only that much $$. It seems that I will have to remove the wheel to access it, I was hoping to be able to get to it without pulling out my jack.
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10-09-06, 04:58 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: San Francisco
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lucy, you do realize that at the dealer it will cost more for a replacement.
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10-09-06, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NW Florida
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My Corvette(s):
2005 Magnetic Red Coupe / 82 Silver Green
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You may want to reference this tsb.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/....php?qstId=561
I've had the harness replaced on the drivers side so far. Now I'm waiting for the passenger side to start acting up again.
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10-10-06, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Columbia, MD USA
Posts: 152
My Corvette(s):
'06 Machine Silver Z06; '98 Black/Firethorn Conv.
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Easy. Turn wheels to lock then access through the plastic inner wheel wells by popping off the retainers then gently pull back on the inner well thereby exposing the sockets.
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10-11-06, 12:38 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Carlsbad,Ca.
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My Corvette(s):
2006 C6Z DSOM
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While you're in there,you might want to go with xenon from www.hoen.com bulbs. I changed my highbeams and fogs. ($58 for all 4 bulbs) Ask for the "Corvette kit."
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10-16-06, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Houston,TX
Posts: 367
My Corvette(s):
2005 C6 LeMans Blue
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I went to www.hoen.com and it aint' nothin' about light bubs.....
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Originally Posted by NORTY
While you're in there,you might want to go with xenon from www.hoen.com bulbs. I changed my highbeams and fogs. ($58 for all 4 bulbs) Ask for the "Corvette kit." |
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10-16-06, 12:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Houston,TX
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I have on 05 C6 Coupe LeMans Blue, so I was going to replace the amber driving lamps with blue lamps and I saw that area that has to be accessed by removing the tire and the retainer pins, what I did discover is that in most cases you will most likely ruin the retainer pin and have to replace them...no big deal really, unless you go to a dealer that doesn't have a clue what your talking about, the point I am trying to make is that before you remove the cover you might want to go and get the new pins otherwise you might not be able to close the opening, and if it remains open and you drive in rain you gonna get a bunch of water and gunk up in the light housing area, and I don't think you want that.....if your lucky enough to find the retainer pins by item or stock number would you please post it here.....thanks
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Originally Posted by vetmaniac
Easy. Turn wheels to lock then access through the plastic inner wheel wells by popping off the retainers then gently pull back on the inner well thereby exposing the sockets.
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10-16-06, 01:37 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Columbia, MD USA
Posts: 152
My Corvette(s):
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Originally Posted by caddy
I went to www.hoen.com and it aint' nothin' about light bubs..... |
It helps to use the correct web address: http://www.hoen-usa.com
Then scroll to the bottom of the page...click on Fog Lamp Bulbs and you should be good to go.
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10-16-06, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Houston,TX
Posts: 367
My Corvette(s):
2005 C6 LeMans Blue
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It only helps to use the correct web address, when your GIVEN the correct
web address.........!!! 
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Originally Posted by vetmaniac
It helps to use the correct web address: http://www.hoen-usa.com
Then scroll to the bottom of the page...click on Fog Lamp Bulbs and you should be good to go. |
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10-17-06, 10:12 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Columbia, MD USA
Posts: 152
My Corvette(s):
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Quote:
Originally Posted by caddy
It only helps to use the correct web address, when your GIVEN the correct
web address.........!!! |
You are welcome.
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10-24-06, 01:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Houston,TX
Posts: 367
My Corvette(s):
2005 C6 LeMans Blue
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Does anyone know what is involved in replacing the Fog lamp on the 2005 C6 Coupe?
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