Daviddc114
Well-Known LVC Member
does the neon bulb usually go bad? i have the chance to buy one for 50 dollars shipped, but there is 2 tabs broken off (is this a big deal) and there is no ballast with it. not sure if its worth the shot...
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question on the rear NEON???
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BAD97LSC
Dedicated LVC Member
the only way the bulb goes bad is if its dropped or repeatedly slammed over and over, its very rare. you dont need all the studs to put it back on a car, it helps to have all, or as many as you can, but whatever for 50 bucks!!! you can buy aftermarket ballasts off rich mcarthy for 90 bucks. you cant buy the originals anymore except used.
Daviddc114
Well-Known LVC Member
how many tabs are supposed to be there? ive heard 6 and then ive heard 11???
BAD97LSC
Dedicated LVC Member
i dont know for sure but 6 isnt right, its more than that and its not a tab, its a threaded stud that goes through the trunk lid and the studs then get 11 mm nuts onto them to hold it to the car.
Daviddc114
Well-Known LVC Member
i decided to pass on the light, he is in florida and he is not willing to ship. just as well, as he says he dont know if it works, theres no ballast, and only 4 of 11 mounting tabs, or screws are left on it. probly jus not worth the agrivation...
TheBigRedOne
Well-Known LVC Member
i dont know for sure but 6 isnt right, its more than that and its not a tab, its a threaded stud that goes through the trunk lid and the studs then get 11 mm nuts onto them to hold it to the car.
There are 9 studs. I had 2 of them break off when I replaced my neon so I just put some strip caulk around the broken off piece and tightened the nut so water wouldn't go in the trunk through the open hole. It still is held in tightly by the remaining studs.