divadiva 15 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) I was driving through the countryside the other afternoon and there was alot of tree debrs on the roads. I drove a little slower than usual but a small branch went under the 147 and then the 'numberplate light failure' light came on the dash soon after. Checked and the buld definitely gone. Got the new bulb and know it's not as fiddly as the side light to replace but have never done it before. Assume old one pops out? Edited July 19, 2013 by divadiva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 If I remember correctly you need to pop out the whole light housing with a screwdriver, some people cushion the bodywork with a credit card... but it depends how rough you are going to be. Also I think the refitment of the housing is normally a bit loose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divadiva 15 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 Thanks Anj. I'm pretty gentle but will still cushion the bodywork. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 What Anj said there is a small slot/cutout in the bulb housing & it just pops out with a poke from a screwdriver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divadiva 15 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 Cheers LJ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 Had to get the side light out on my 147 today, who the hell designed that, if I hand the hand of a small child I may be able to get in there. When I eventually got it out I discovered it wasn't the type of bulb that I hoped it was so didn't have a spare one. I did notice it had a small handle on the holder, this snapped off the moment I tried to put the bulb back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 i don't miss changing the light bulbs on a 147 if im honest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divadiva 15 Report post Posted July 21, 2013 All done - (Hubby-pie did it for me) including other light as went also. He used his credit card for something other than buying me presents for once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted July 21, 2013 Had to get the side light out on my 147 today, who the hell designed that, if I hand the hand of a small child I may be able to get in there. When I eventually got it out I discovered it wasn't the type of bulb that I hoped it was so didn't have a spare one. I did notice it had a small handle on the holder, this snapped off the moment I tried to put the bulb back. Sounds like the sidelight fitting on a 156. You gotta grab the small plastic tab to get it out ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted July 21, 2013 Yep, pretty much the same, just as bloody awkward, my 156 has had a blown side light for months, I will change it for the MOT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted July 21, 2013 Mine came out and went back in without any hassle. I couldn't believe it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted July 21, 2013 On the 147 it was a lot easier once I knew how it came out, but when your trying to fit your hand in and do it all by feel whilst trying not to break anything its trickier. Smaky did the last one on my 156, bonnet up, hand in light, hand out, bonnet shut, he's bloody annoying sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
