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jw144
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Nov 1, 2022, 10:01 PM

Post #1 of 8 (624 views)
Bulb assembly won’t come out Sign In

Hello there! Have a burnt out bulb on my 2011 Kia Sportage (about 170000 kms on it). Not sure of engine size, but shouldn’t matter for this particular inquiry.

I’m trying to replace the driver side signal bulb. It looks super easy to do, I have the correct replacement bulbs already. Your supposed to turn a knob to remove the bulb assembly, replace bulb on the assembly, and reinsert the whole assembly. Trouble is - the knob won’t budge at all! The entire assembly is fixed into place and won’t come out.

Any ideas? :)

My bulb assembly looks just like the video on the page below, under “3. Remove Bulb - Steps to remove a burnt out bulb”


https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2012_Kia_Sportage_EX_2.4L_4_Cyl./lights/turn_signal_front


Hammer Time
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Nov 2, 2022, 4:22 AM

Post #2 of 8 (611 views)
Re: Bulb assembly won’t come out Sign In

It will turn but only a small amount, about 1/4 turn.



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jw144
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Nov 2, 2022, 8:36 AM

Post #3 of 8 (596 views)
Re: Bulb assembly won’t come out Sign In

It won’t turn AT ALL Frown


Hammer Time
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Nov 2, 2022, 8:39 AM

Post #4 of 8 (592 views)
Re: Bulb assembly won’t come out Sign In

Believe me, It will, assuming you have the same setup shown in that video.



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jw144
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Nov 2, 2022, 8:45 AM

Post #5 of 8 (586 views)
Re: Bulb assembly won’t come out Sign In

I’ll give it a go again then I suppose. I tried using a plier to grasp it and get more leverage but the thing is stuck like it’s glued in place. Won’t budge a 1/8 inch. Anyways, I’ll give it another go. Thanks for your responses. :)


Hammer Time
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Nov 2, 2022, 8:50 AM

Post #6 of 8 (582 views)
Re: Bulb assembly won’t come out Sign In

If it has a 90deg angle like the video you should be able to grasp the plug and turn it.



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jw144
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Nov 2, 2022, 9:20 AM

Post #7 of 8 (571 views)
Re: Bulb assembly won’t come out Sign In

Yes, it looks just like the video. I don’t know much about cars, but believe me, I know how to turn a knob Laugh. It’s just stuck. And I’m turning it the right way. There’s an arrow that indicates which way is open/closed.

But I’ll try again! Thank you! :)


Hammer Time
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Nov 2, 2022, 9:22 AM

Post #8 of 8 (569 views)
Re: Bulb assembly won’t come out Sign In

Yes, it turns counterclockwise to come out.



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