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Old 04-02-2018, 02:48 PM   #1
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Default headlight bulb/socket is loose

I found one of my headlight sockets is very loose with the bulb in it. Did something come loose or break? I have not ever taken one apart.
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Old 04-02-2018, 07:27 PM   #2
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Default Re: headlight bulb/socket is loose

Sometimes the glass bulb lets loose from it's base.
I haven't seen the socket come loose from the reflector.
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Old 04-02-2018, 07:49 PM   #3
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Default Re: headlight bulb/socket is loose

A loose bulb socket can be tightened up the old fashioned Old Farm Way, with a pair of pliers.
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Old 04-02-2018, 08:02 PM   #4
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Default Re: headlight bulb/socket is loose

It is the socket itself, not the bulb. Do I need to go in behind the reflector?
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Old 04-03-2018, 09:21 AM   #5
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Default Re: headlight bulb/socket is loose

the socket just slides into the reflector. so are you wearied that the socket is loose in the reflector or the bulb is loose in the socket. either one can be tightened up with a pair of needle pliers.
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Old 04-03-2018, 10:49 AM   #6
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Is the focusing screw in the middle of the back of the headlight in place? The focusing screw goes the back side of the headlight and on the inside there is a spring to keep tension on the socket.
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Old 04-03-2018, 11:25 AM   #7
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Default Re: headlight bulb/socket is loose

Sometimes the lead contact/s of the bulb are to shallow to keep the bulb under spring pressure. Take the bulb out and solder a small dab on top of the existing contacts. File down to suit and re-install for a wiggle free fit.
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