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Title: Rear turn signal bulbs keep popping out
Post by: puchika on July 28, 2008, 11:17:55 AM
My M696's rear turn signal bulbs keep popping out so I have to keep unscrewing the lens and reseating them.  Is there anything I can do to stop them from coming loose?
Title: Re: Rear turn signal bulbs keep popping out
Post by: CairnsDuc on July 28, 2008, 02:04:53 PM
Take it back to the dealer and get it looked at, new 696, that's why you have warranty.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Rear turn signal bulbs keep popping out
Post by: Goldeneye on July 28, 2008, 03:09:54 PM
Quote from: CairnsDuc on July 28, 2008, 02:04:53 PM
Take it back to the dealer and get it looked at, new 696, that's why you have warranty.  [thumbsup]

+1

My dealer has been great.. No warranty issues, except a tire valve stem, but they have always been very responsive.  Like getting me in without an appt.
Title: Re: Rear turn signal bulbs keep popping out
Post by: yeloduke on July 30, 2008, 05:21:06 AM
The little spring behind the middle contact is probably weak. If you can get at it all you need to do is stretch it a little. It's not rocket science. ;D
Title: Re: Rear turn signal bulbs keep popping out
Post by: Butcher on August 01, 2008, 09:09:50 AM
Quote from: yeloduke on July 30, 2008, 05:21:06 AM
The little spring behind the middle contact is probably weak. If you can get at it all you need to do is stretch it a little. It's not rocket science. ;D

Those bulbs are made to go in one way and one way only. 

I found that on my M900, the taillight bulb *could* be inserted either way.  If you stuck it in the wrong way, it would pop out. 

Rotate the bulb 180 degrees and try again.  See if it feels better or stays seated.

Just a hunch. 

Bob