[mabolzich]

How do you replace the rear turn signal bulb in a 1986 Corvette?

 

[mat helm]

Not sure about that year, but I think on all C4's it's done through the license plate ( or rather the hole left when u remove it)......

 

[lostvette]

Not sure about that year, but I think on all C4's it's done through the license plate ( or rather the hole left when u remove it)......

Wat Was Corvette Thinking ? :1sm258fight:

 

[mabolzich]

Corvette was obviously joking when the made something so easy into something extremely difficult. Probably after a long afternoon at the bar.

 

[lostvette]

If U take it to a Shop They Will Charge U 100+ Dollars ....:thumbsup:

 

[vettex2]

at least they fixed it on the C5

 

[[email protected]]

there are many things on all the generations that make you scatch your head and say....WTF were they thinking ..its like they deliberately tried to make it a biatch to do

 

[lostvette]

I think They Tried Extra hard on the C-4's. :wtf:

 

[mabolzich]

I have a 86 and a 98 Vette. Both have particular design problems when it comes to fixing what you'd think would be easy to do, but this bulb is insane. I finally force my right arm up the hole under the bumper. I was able to replace the bulb with great difficulty and almost lost my arm in the process. Taking my arm out was the biggest problem. I had to put my arm in and out 3 times and now I have, what I'm sure will be lifetime scars, on my elbow and forearm. I guess it's the price you pay to look cool in a red Corvette. I'm happy and sad at the same time. Where is Mr. Fantastic when you need him? I'm sure that there is a special place in hell for the engineer who designed this "system". By the way, the doctors were able to save my arm, but self-stimulation will not occur anytime soon. Thanks for your "help", although I think some of you were making sport of my problem.

 

[[email protected]]

I have a 86 and a 98 Vette. Both have particular design problems when it comes to fixing what you'd think would be easy to do, but this bulb is insane. I finally force my right arm up the hole under the bumper. I was able to replace the bulb with great difficulty and almost lost my arm in the process. Taking my arm out was the biggest problem. I had to put my arm in and out 3 times and now I have, what I'm sure will be lifetime scars, on my elbow and forearm. I guess it's the price you pay to look cool in a red Corvette. I'm happy and sad at the same time. Where is Mr. Fantastic when you need him? I'm sure that there is a special place in hell for the engineer who designed this "system". By the way, the doctors were able to save my arm, but self-stimulation will not occur anytime soon. Thanks for your "help", although I think some of you were making sport of my problem.

wait til you need to change the front turn signal bulb on that 98 ...LOL!

 

[mabolzich]

I've done the 98 front signal twice and it doesn't compare. What's tough on the 98 is the seven and eight plugs in the back of the engine.

 

[[email protected]]

nah,#7 plugs are not that bad, use long extension and go from under the brake booster ...I m 6ft 1 and 225,.. I can t get my hand near that damn turn signal..and if I do even get close, , its Band-Aid time ..so my wife does it.

 

[vettex2]

The only plugs I've ever had issues with were in a Chevy Monza back in the 80's
these help along with impact ext.

 

[cor66vette]

How do you replace the rear turn signal bulb in a 1986 Corvette?

One holds the bulb and your friends rotate the car?
Sorry 'bout that. Your question reminded me of a come on to a joke.

 

[mat helm]

If U take it to a Shop They Will Charge U 100+ Dollars ....:thumbsup:

If you bring it to me, I'll charge you 200+....:stupid:

 

[mabolzich]

Gee, you guys are great! I heard that joke, but it involved bassoon players. Those sockets look extremely interesting. Like I said, I did get her done and I figured out the 7 & 8 plug swap on the 98. I do think I left a sizable amount of DNA in the "access" hole. I'm very tenacious and usually don't quit till I figure it out, but it's always nice to communicate with other folks about my technical problems. You know, everybody says what a cool car and it must be nice to own a Vette or two, but nobody realizes what it takes to maintain these guys.

 

[[email protected]]

Gee, you guys are great! I heard that joke, but it involved bassoon players. Those sockets look extremely interesting. Like I said, I did get her done and I figured out the 7 & 8 plug swap on the 98. I do think I left a sizable amount of DNA in the "access" hole. I'm very tenacious and usually don't quit till I figure it out, but it's always nice to communicate with other folks about my technical problems. You know, everybody says what a cool car and it must be nice to own a Vette or two, but nobody realizes what it takes to maintain these guys.

but, its a labor of love! LOL!

 

[lostvette]

But look @ it This Way.:beerbang: UR a Proud owner of a CORVETTE !!! :givemebeer.sml:

 

[mat helm]

but nobody realizes what it takes to maintain these guys.

Yes they do....

is why there aren't more of them....:doh:

 

[m.martince]

License plate. do yourself a favor and purchase some LEDs and replace those puppies. Also get a fresh box of bandaids too.