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Post by islandrob on Dec 16, 2022 12:07:54 GMT -5
I've got a 2010 2860 Window Express that has hockey puck sized chrome lights in the cabin. How do you remove them to replace the light bulbs with much cooler and battery-efficient LEDs?
I've tried all the gentle approaches and they do not budge.
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Post by boatrunner on Dec 26, 2022 23:06:45 GMT -5
Have you tried turning the whole lens/chrome assembly counter clock wise - same idea as a home ceiling smoke detector? RV similar lights work that way....
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Post by islandrob on Jan 2, 2023 15:32:37 GMT -5
I tried a strap wrench. It broke the strap. These suckers do not come off. Any other ideas before I cut one out?
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Zane
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Post by Zane on Jan 4, 2023 13:55:36 GMT -5
Are you sure you’re only trying to get the outside edge of the puck and not the whole thing? The detachable lens part is just over 1/4” thick or so.
Some of mine are stuck too. I’m looking to find replacements before I get real aggressive.
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Post by islandrob on Jan 9, 2023 12:40:25 GMT -5
Got the lens part off using a tiny jeweler's screwdriver and a plastic pry tool (used on cell phone repair). I replaced the stock Halogen/Xenon bulbs with these:
RAYHOO 10pcs G4 LED Bulbs JC Bi-Pin Base Lights 1.5W AC/DC 12V 10W-20W T3 Halogen Bulb Replacement Landscape Bulbs (Warm White 3000K)
They put out the same light with no heat and one 7th the power.
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daver
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Post by daver on Jul 12, 2023 15:07:36 GMT -5
Did you use the pry tool to get the outer ring off? Did it bend the outer ring? I have the same problem as you and I didn't quite understand how you used the screwdriver and pry tool.
Thanks!
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kboxx
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Post by kboxx on Jul 17, 2023 19:02:58 GMT -5
Here are a couple pictures for reference in how these come apart: Attachments:
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daver
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Post by daver on Jul 25, 2023 16:11:45 GMT -5
That looks like what I have. Thanks fore the "disassembly" photos  That helps alot! |
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daver
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Post by daver on Aug 24, 2023 12:16:35 GMT -5
With the help of the photos from kboxx, I was able to disassemble and replace all the incandescent bulbs with LED lights.
thanks KBOXX
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That helps alot!