I've just bought some smoked effect side repeaters:



Had no problems getting my originals off but when I've come to slide the 'bulb holder' into the new ones it will only go in so far. I've definitely bought the right ones and the fitting appears to be exactly the same as the originals. Although it's hard to get any purchase when pushing (as I don't want to push against the car) I managed to get a fair bit of force behind it but it just won't click in the last cm or so!

Any ideas?!

hammer?

i had to cut the plastic on mine down abit to make them fit easier

Will try filing them a bit, or cutting them as suggested. Thanks

yeah thats the word i was looking for, after i did it went in a treat, hope it goes ok for you mate

Ah i bought those side repeaters from teamtorquesteer, i had to get a file and file around the inside until it would fit on

Sounds like a common problem then. Cheers guys!

make sure to post some pics up especially close shots. I was looking at a set of these but was reluctant due to now knowing how they would look like

I got the same ones just got to use force they will go in

i'll get some pics on tonight

If in doubt, give it a clout!

I managed to fit them. Took a lot of force and I've put a tiny mark on the passenger side but should T-cut out. Will put some pics on my Mods thread when I get a sec.

Just nip to a B&Q/Focus, buy a small filing kit, only a few quid then use a small file and just keep filing around the inside edge of the hole of the new repeater. It takes about 5minutes but eventually it will fit on as easy as the originals and looks great!! Simple DIY!!