Front Fog Light Bulbs Wont Release (Seezed)

[petayV8]

Ive bought some Cree Q5 LED fogs to match my 6k HIDs on my IS200. Ive got access to the fogs via the wheel arch however the bulb holder will not twist at all. The fogs were actually replaced on the vehicle in about 2009 but they seem to still have alot of build up and rust. ive sprayed WD40 with no joy. It started raining so had to give up for now, ill try again tomorrow. anyone else had this issue?

[Pete Shawn]

It happen to me when I bought the car. Ended taking the whole lens out n tape the wire harness with plastic bag from getting wet. Give it a good clean as the old parts will break if forcing it hard. Just gently twist left right n it will turn. Good luck :)

[mikey's IS]

had this on mine aswell its the salt off the roads in winter make it corrode

[wicked677]

From what I remember cars older than 2003 had an aluminium surround that corroded bad after a while. I had to purchase some new ones from a new car 03+ that are made from plastic instead.

[petayV8]

Well I tried to release the bulbs again with no joy. My best bet now is to release the connector and pull out the whole thing, might be able to get some more muscle behind it. Interesting to see this is a common prob, I would replace the units its just they are actually newnd look it from the front