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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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Default headlight bulb "retainer"?

i need what i think is called a "retainer" for the headlight bulb on my '90 accord lx. i've yet to see one in any auto parts store that fits my accord. i know i could order it from honda, but, um, no, not going to do that for $0.50 worth of plastic. anyway, anyone know where i can get one of these and if they are in fact called "retainers"?

its the piece of plastic (black) with a hole in the middle through which you stick the bulb from the backside and turn 90 degrees so it locks the bulb in place.

a genius replaced the bulb for me (and i didnt double check it) but failed to lock it in place so the bulb was hanging loose and melted this "retainer" so now i CAN'T lock it in place. I've been through about 3 bulbs since then until i decided to go a bit heavy on the electrical tape to keep the bulb in place. its actually been fine like that for over a year now, haha. but its slightly weird since i cant "aim" the light at all. i bet my car looks cockeyed from the front, lol.

thanks in advance.
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