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bear
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Initially Posted - 09/08/2009 :  10:36:29  Show Profile
Has any one had experience getting into the tail lite housing on a Trailrite dual tandem trailer [1995] vintage. It appears to be sealed. I can see a bulb in there and the bulb appears to be the reason the left hand signal is not working. I have power to the housing.
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TractorJohn
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Response Posted - 09/08/2009 :  11:39:52  Show Profile
I had some that were glued and wouldn't come apart without breaking. I think you might end up just replacing the whole thing. West Marine has some for around $15. BTW I always, when I remember unplug the lights before submersing because thermal shock has got me several times.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 09/08/2009 :  13:45:11  Show Profile
I switched to LEDs and have be smiling ever since. I hook the trailer up 4 times a year and the lights work.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 09/09/2009 :  20:52:44  Show Profile
Have you tried to just turn the bulb from the back? Some fixtures are not meant to be opened. The bulb just turns a 1/4 turn and comes out of the housing like in newer cars.
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 09/09/2009 :  21:16:54  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Second the LED idea, I installed mine, no fuss, they just work, and are nice & bright.
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bear
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Response Posted - 09/12/2009 :  14:32:35  Show Profile
Just an update, after a new housing, new bulb, new connector and power and a good ground still no directional or brake light. Took it to the local dealer [U-Haul] who installed the hitch and harness.Didn't take them long, internal block coming off directional lights was only allowing about 6 volts back to the light. Yes I had power but not 12 volts worth. Worth the $40.00 and no more aggravation.
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