1999 Chevy Tahoe Rear License Plate Bulb Socket

[OBSTheBest]

Good Afternoon TYF,

Has anyone ever replaced the socket that the rear license plate bulb fits into?

Years ago, I noticed the bulb that shines on the rear license plate was burnt out. Went to replace it, and the bulb broke in my fingertips.

Now half of the bulb is stuck in the socket.

I will take any advice on trying to get that second half of the bulb out, if someone may know. Otherwise, I will replace the whole socket.

Thank y'all.

 

[exp500]

Wear safety glasses! Should be able to grab push and rotate with needlenoze.

 

[OBSTheBest]

Wear safety glasses! Should be able to grab push and rotate with needlenoze.

I will give that a shot tonight!

 

[Eman85]

I thought the license plate lights were 194 push in bulbs. Terrible design if the truck has a hitch, no way to get hands in there to remove sockets and the lights are retained with clips.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I thought that they were push-ins, as well. If so, an if the bulb broke, there is still s piece of the bulb in the socket, and it will be a challenge to get it out. As stated above, a good set of needle nose pliers are still your best bet to rewove.

 

[Fless]

Or a pick might work the pieces out.

 

[OBSTheBest]

Some needle nose and a nice little pick did just trick! She’s now got a little LED lighting that license plate up at night!

Thank y’all for the suggestions!

 

[Fless]

I'm curious, was that a bayonet style socket or the flat push-in style?

 

[OBSTheBest]

Flat push-in style.

I'm curious, was that a bayonet style socket or the flat push-in style?

Flat push-in style.