SL Scorpion Bulb Replacement Problems!!

I've had my Scorpion for many years and it has functioned superbly until now. The light had petered out so I replaced the batteries , to no avail. I then removed the old bulb(very snug) and while doing so the metal cap came off dropping the spare bulb which I had forgotten was there. Much to my dismay, in attempting to replace the bulb, I found that it was very loose and just fell out . I had to bow the leads to have a somewhat increase in retention(not very good). After reassembling the light ...no light! I tested the batteries(3 sets tried) and with confirmed new batteries, no go again. Any suggestions on what might be my problem would be appreciated. It is my bedside light and has not incurred any abuse whatsoever. Thanks! Dave

PS: Is the bulb supposed to fit that loose? I tried reinserting the "old" bulb and it just fell out too??

Make sure you are not using wrong holes.
Remove bulb and turn 90 degree, then install and retry.

I tried that but no luck. Can you please describe the two holes it is supposed to go in? Is it polarity specific?
Thanks

Problem resolved: My spare bulb was obviously a dud too! I feel stupid . Fortunately I was able to scrounge up a new unopened bulb in my bulb stash. Thanks!

fivemega said:

Make sure you are not using wrong holes.
Remove bulb and turn 90 degree, then install and retry.

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xenon bulbs are polarized? :thinking:

Illum_the_nation said:

xenon bulbs are polarized? :thinking:

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No, I mentioned 90 degree. Not 180
Scorpion bulb socket has 4 holes but only 2 is used for bulb electrical connection.