I have a 1986 Fleetwood Brougham (RWD) and for the past couple years both of the side opera lights have not been working. What I can't figure out is how to get to the actual lamp in order change it....im not sure how to take out the opera lamp fixture without damaging it. Anyone got any recommendations?

There are no bulbs in these lights. Try doing a search for the complete story.

If youre referring to the lights behind the back seat,the swivel thing with the lens pops out.Its kind of spring loaded in there.It pops off and on pretty easily without damaging it.I replaced my white bulbs with green ones,it looks pretty sweet.

ive tried searching for a long time and i couldnt find anything, thats why i posted this question. is it like the fiber optic wires that the 80's eldorados have?

i take that back...i just found out they're electro luminescent lights.....but does anyone know what solutions there are if they don't work?

Type ,cheap opera light fix, in search and go to page 5 .This worked for me.Thay are blue not white.

Join the club. Until someone starts making aftermarket replacements, we're screwed and on our own for replacements.......

Is it possible that - since those lights are NEON - that you might try to get some kind of replacement from some SIGNMAKER who makes the things for bars and such?
It would be a real custom job of blown glass and all, but since it would be really small and using small tubing, I wonder if it might be under $50.00 or so for both sides.
A high price, but you'd have something perfect.

These opera lights are very difficult to find in working order, I have replaced both on my 1986 coupe deville took months to track down. the trick is finding NOS stock good luck

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