I am not able to twist/lock the bulb in place. It gets slightly more tight but is not very secure, any tips?
1844492
Im not sure which model bmw you have, but for my 2008 335xi the space to fit the bulb in is very small, i could barely get my hand in there and i have slim hands. So i used a pair of needle nose plyers and was able to get that extra twist, hope that helps.
1844493
It is a bit difficult especially if you have big hands. It will lock but I had to use long curved needle nose pliers to get enough grip on the bulb.
1844494
they hold and twist in perfectly fine, you should hear a click sound once everything is inserted correctly
1297544
You just have to be gentle with it. I think I had mine get stuck a bit. Make sure it's closing the right way. Might be your best bet is to squeeze both ends of one side where it rotates. Just be careful not to break it. :)
332058
It was a little confusing for me as well. Just place your hand behind the center of the outside plate (on the outside), and then with the other hand push the round spring loaded plate back to meet with your hand. This springs down and around the socket. Then the bulb should just screw in. Mine works great. Love it. Good luck. Steve Bullock
1278368
mine is really loose and just pulls apart. They look like they're supposed to be twisted together but mine i just push the wide angle off with my thumb. Sorry, can't be of much help, but try pushing it!
2275789
I wondered the same thing when I first put the light together. The best I can tell you is, I don't think it's designed to be tightened. When it is balanced as in the photo, the light is heavy enough to keep the tube from sliding in the grip. If you've done that and still can't get it to work, buy a small clamp and fasten it on the tube above the grip as a stop. At least that should keep it from sliding.
1194137
I just had to replace the bulb yesterday! My cover pulled off very easily...just need to squeeze the cover a bit to one side and pop out the tab that holds it up there...I'd suggest trying a flat screwdriver if it isn't coming open, though be gentle with the screwdriver. Good luck.
1249570
Try taking the bulb out and re-inserting it in its setting or even a new bulb.
106343
It may be too tight, try loosening it a little at a time until you can lock it place.
1307541
Make sure the plug in the back of the lamp is securely plugged into the base. It can become loose sometimes and I just push the little plug in so it is a better fit. Good luck with this problem.
1081497
I checked my daughters light and I didn't see anything to tighten. I assume that maybe one of the little round circles on the side of the base might pop off and that maybe you could then get to a screw to tighten. I didn't want to pop anything off on hers in case I'm wrong and it couldn't be put back on. Her mirror is still really tight where it just stays wherever it is placed. Could you fold a small piece of paper and put between the outer ring and the mirror itself and wedge it in such a way that it will stay put where you want it? Sorry I couldn't be of any more help than that.
824102
You're going to need to open it to put the battery in. It opens by twisting neer the bulb. If it will not open return it
1790918
You have to unscrew the bulb end. It's really tight when you first get it but once you get it moving it's pretty easy to operate. I had the same problem.
1052063
SOLUTION - Yes, I had the exact same problem The solution is simple. Wrap a small rubber band around the bottom of the arm where it fits into the base. When you screw on the black threaded arm holder, the seal is nice and tight... so absolutely no wobble, but it still allows the lamp to rotate smoothly.
1679763
Hi. I just went in and removed the bulb to make sure. First unscrew the cover over the bulb. Next you have to have strong fingers but push the bulb and turn it until you feel it loosen up. It does not completely unscrew out of the socket. When you feel it's loose turn the unit upside down and the bulb should fall out. Once this happens you will see how the bulb is held in the socket. Hope this helps.
1048789
If you use a small screw driver you may be able to lighty lift up the center contact to allow the bulb to connect in the direction you need. Do this only with the POWER OFF to the fixture. It worked for me.
811571
Turn it over twisted it, pushed it up and twisted it again to lock it. Hope this helps.
1690311
You can tighten the side knob with a coin but it gets loose so you have to keep trying to tighten it to stay in place. My friend has one and she does not seem to have the problem that I am having. I suppose it depends on the lamp you get.