Hey all

I notice the side marker cover just came off. There is no way to twist it back on. Anyone got advice? Worried about water. Or do I have to completely replace.



Will simple silicone or glue will work?

 

they're cheap... Ford transit van uses same part

 

I glued one back on and it stayed on until I replaced both sides with new ones a couple of years later. Used a clear gel superglue.

Just don't glue it to the car! You should be able to twist that to release it from the side of the car & pop it out a bit.

 

This is the furthest I can get it out. If I just pull it harder, I think the cable will just fall into the fender and won’t be able to retrieve it.

 

Mine was broken off like this on the passenger side when I bought it. The replacement part is cheap, but you need to get at it from behind the fender to replace it. I recommend you don't try pulling it out as you may break the connector inside the fender, which will make replacement much more complicated.

 

You've got it pulled out as far as you need to. Now when you glue the lens on you won't end up gluing everything to the side of the car.

After the glue dries just twist in back in place to lock it there.

 

I would think twice about attempting to glue it back. They are the same as on the newer FORD Transits side markers and not AM prices. I'm sure someone here has the part number handy. I recall seeing it posted some time ago. Not a difficult swap out. I did mine last year by turning the wheel to open up the space and loosening the liner to reach behind it. Mine had a longer set of wires that allow the connection to reach near the hole in the fender. Yes, its easier to remove the wheel and liner completely. Good luck

 

Heads up, this thread notes the Transit light may have a different mounting

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ml#post4858194

 

Transit lights don’t work. Mounting hardware is different. These idiots who keep spreading the rumor that they work without trying are annoying.

 

I had the same problem a couple of months ago . I think the plastic gets brittle with age and they just fall off .
replace both as guaranteed the new ones will be a different colour .
I got mine from Scuderia parts . They were about 30$ each .
Easy to change 10 mins per side .

 

Steve at Aston1936.com has a write up & video on replacing these.

 

it takes a minor modification... if you're capable enough to attempt to change this light, then you should be capable enough to make the minor trim...

now, if all you are capable of is to drive the car, by all means, go to the dealer, pay the price for the Aston part, pay the dealership labor and mark ups...

many on this site are true enthusiasts who like to work on their own cars...

 

Thanks for all the replies. I’m going to order the new parts. I think I saw a link for astonmartincarparts.com but it didn’t work so I’m assuming they aren’t in business now and scuderiaparts is the best and cheapest place to order parts.

Maybe I’ll try the white led 168 bulbs that flash amber. I’m assuming they don’t give off any weird error messages. I know how sometimes they can signal weird things.

Unfortunately I don’t have the tools to jack up the car to remove the wheel. It sounds like a few members were able to just turn the front wheel and slightly remove the front part of the interior fender liner to get back there? So I’ll see if that works, even if it’s more of a hassle.

 

i have the LED bulbs... the ones I have do not throw a code. it looks good when off... doesn't have the yellow glow

 

Do you mind sharing which ones you bought ?