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Comment on Quest to reset T9 Dictionary [ LG Fusic (LX-550) ] by Howard Krinsky

Howard Krinsky — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:49:04 +0000

I have an LG VX9100 that has a similar problem. I have BitPIM also only my computer does not recognize the LG CDMA modem connection through the USB cable. Where did you get the windows driver for the LG modem ??

Howard

Comment on 1998 Ford Escort SE: Changing a rear tail light by Kris

Kris — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:37:23 +0000

Thanks so much for the help. My car didn’t come with a manual, being that we bought it used. Doesn’t sound like it would have helped anyways. Hey…what do we do about the headlights…they are really discolored. Is there anyway to clean them or just buy new ones.

Thanks again…

Comment on 1998 Ford Escort SE: Changing a rear tail light by Ed

Ed — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:14:56 +0000

Think it took me all of 4 minutes. For once all came to together, lense came off easily. Did not have any difficulties and even had a spare bulb in garage. Just followed the suggestions, thanks again.

Comment on 1998 Ford Escort SE: Changing a rear tail light by priyesh

priyesh — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:13:19 +0000

Larry, and those who still cant seem to open the lamp casing,

Do what Jeff(dec2007) suggests. Instead of hitting the side as instructed in the manual, use a flat head screwdriver on the side(bottom of the casing) to pry it out. Its quick, clean and it works all the time without any damage.

Comment on 1998 Ford Escort SE: Changing a rear tail light by Larry

Larry — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:23:35 +0000

Not so fast. I’m glad everyone else found this so easy but I haven’t had any success. The two white plastic whatever they are are holding the side of the tail light in place. Don’t you have to remove them? I don’t like the idea of prying the 100 dollar plastic assembly piece because things like this don’t go well for me. I can just picture pieces of red plastic on the ground. This is one of the worst designed part that I have ever seen.

Comment on 1998 Ford Escort SE: Changing a rear tail light by Craig

Craig — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:16:52 +0000

Answer
I changed the bulb on my 96 Escort in following manner: I hope this helps

Open trunk, Remove 2 screws that hold the taillight casing. From inside the trunk, remove(pull aside) the carpeting/lining. You may need to remove a plastic pin. The following procedure takes a lot of effort and time :

Use a plier or some device to squeeze the platic holders that are still holding the tailight casing into the vehicle body. Squeeze/push them from inside the trunk towards outside of car. This will loosen the whole tail light/backup light/side light casing out of the vehicle.

Now you can see individual bulb holders. Turn the right type of holder so it is detached from the casing and remove carefully. Remove bulb carefully by pulling out of socket, push and insert new bulb.

Hi, the plastic recepticles from the inside should actually stay there and not be distorted by pliers. They have metal nipples pushed into them from the whole tail light casing, which is removed by swinging it back and to the side to unpop them. Hope this helps….Craig

Comment on 1998 Ford Escort SE: Changing a rear tail light by Craig

Craig — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:09:00 +0000

I wasn’t so lucky. I have a 1996 Escort and am still trying to figure out how to change the tail light. As soon as I figure it out. I’ll leave some instructions for others to use. Nice webpage.

Comment on 1998 Ford Escort SE: Changing a rear tail light by Lee DeLitizia

Lee DeLitizia — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:02:25 +0000

Hi. My son had to replace one of my tail lights about six months ago. You’re right, it’s a rather tricky process, but he was very determined, and I was very proud of him when he succeeded.

Comment on 1998 Ford Escort SE: Changing a rear tail light by mattfast1

mattfast1 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:58:50 +0000

Barb: a ZX2 will probably be a bit different. Unfortunately, I don’t have a ZX2 available for verification, but I’m going to guess (I’m not a mechanic, however) that those plastic wing nuts are what’s giving you trouble.

I figured this all out by simply trying it. But really, what’s the worst that can happen if you do happen to break it? You’ll end up at your local Ford dealer, who will sell you another cover and will probably give you information about how to safely remove it. If you don’t want to just go at it and hope you don’t break it, I would suggest asking someone in the service department of a Ford dealership - if anyone’s going to know that kind of information, it’ll be them.

Comment on 1998 Ford Escort SE: Changing a rear tail light by Barb

Barb — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:57:10 +0000

Is this the same for a ‘98 Escort ZX2? I got the two screws off, but the light wraps around the end of the bumper and on the inside of the trunk, under the carpet is a plastic wing nut sort of thing. I can’t seem to hold the wings tight enough to pull the light out. Can I just pull the edge where the lights are??

I agree.. no info on this.