compact fluorescent stuck in fixture. Need advice for removing..Please

[jarhaley]

I have a Coralife Lunar Compact Fluorescent lighting fixture. The bulbs had gotten old and i order new ones to replace. After a struggle to get the acrylic lens off, i thought the worst was over, but am now unable to remove the lighting form the fixture.

The light has four prongs that fit into the fixture, but when i went to remove the light, the bulb itself pulled off leaving behind the prongs in the fixture. After much struggle, I decided i would ask to see if anyone else has experienced a similar problem and/or know of a solution. It's as though the prongs are super glued in place. Your help would be greatly appreciated as this is driving me crazy. Thanks.

[jimpierce7]

my suggestion would be to make sure the fixture is unplugged. Then try to cautiously remove the pins with needle nose pliers.

[tholleyh46]

Sounds like salt creep. Be gentle.

[jarhaley]

The needle nose pliers worked! After breaking away the plastic around the pins i was able to twist and get the pins removed. Thanks so much!

[jimpierce7]

good job!!! It is one of those things that can tax your patience!