HMM... on Aug 14, 2011 - 4:22 PM DALE...IF THE BATTERIES SLIDE OUT THE END.....TRY USING A VERY STRONG MAGNET TO PULL THEM OUT..IF THE BATTERIES LEAKED AN CORRODED IN THE LIGHT...AN NOW FUSED TO THE SIDES...THEN YOU REALLY HAVE A BIG PROBLEM...MAY HAVE TO TOSS THE LIGHT OR GET A PROFESSIONAL TO FIX IT...BUT NEVER STORE BATTERIES IN A "GOOD" LIGHT...ONLY PUT THEM IN WHEN YOU NEED TOO....BUY A "ECONOMY" DOLLAR LIGHT TO KEEP BATTERIES IN...THEN IF BATTERIES LEAKS...NO BIG DEAL...TOSS IT AN BUY A NEW ONE...GOOD LUCK... Send E-Mail Reply to HMM... Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Aug 14, 2011 - 4:22 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"DALE...IF THE BATTERIES SLIDE OUT THE END.....TRY USING A VERY STRONG MAGNET TO PULL THEM OUT..IF THE BATTERIES LEAKED AN CORRODED IN THE LIGHT...AN NOW FUSED TO THE SIDES...THEN YOU REALLY HAVE A BIG PROBLEM...MAY HAVE TO TOSS THE LIGHT OR GET A PROFESSIONAL TO FIX IT...BUT NEVER STORE BATTERIES IN A "GOOD" LIGHT...ONLY PUT THEM IN WHEN YOU NEED TOO....BUY A "ECONOMY" DOLLAR LIGHT TO KEEP BATTERIES IN...THEN IF BATTERIES LEAKS...NO BIG DEAL...TOSS IT AN BUY A NEW ONE...GOOD LUCK..." dale bowen on Aug 14, 2011 - 3:47 PM I cannot get the batteries out...they are stuck...purchased at volkswagon new car dealership! I have tried every...they will not come out! Send E-Mail Reply to dale bowen Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Aug 14, 2011 - 3:47 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I cannot get the batteries out...they are stuck...purchased at volkswagon new car dealership! I have tried every...they will not come out!" Dave on Jan 13, 2009 - 11:06 AM The battery case is just under the seat belt cutter. Just twist it counter clockwise and it screws out. If you need more leverage, push the cap back on and twist it instead. Send E-Mail Reply to Dave Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jan 13, 2009 - 11:06 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"The battery case is just under the seat belt cutter. Just twist it counter clockwise and it screws out. If you need more leverage, push the cap back on and twist it instead." Neil on Jan 13, 2009 - 10:38 AM It is a great gift but I am like many others trying to figure out how to change the batteries. Send E-Mail Reply to Neil Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jan 13, 2009 - 10:38 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"It is a great gift but I am like many others trying to figure out how to change the batteries." major on Dec 28, 2008 - 9:53 AM How do you change the battery in the ZIPPO--40059 Send E-Mail Reply to major Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Dec 28, 2008 - 9:53 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"How do you change the battery in the ZIPPO--40059" kenny on Aug 16, 2008 - 12:41 PM How do you change the batteries in the Zippo Auto Flashlight model 40059? Send E-Mail Reply to kenny Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Aug 16, 2008 - 12:41 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"How do you change the batteries in the Zippo Auto Flashlight model 40059?" David on Feb 10, 2008 - 3:26 PM Would like some instruction on how to change the batteries in this flashlight. Send E-Mail Reply to David Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 10, 2008 - 3:26 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Would like some instruction on how to change the batteries in this flashlight." Kelly on Nov 18, 2007 - 10:16 AM Great flashlight but we're not able to figure out how to change the batteries - please advise. Thank you ! Send E-Mail Reply to Kelly Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Nov 18, 2007 - 10:16 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Great flashlight but we're not able to figure out how to change the batteries - please advise. Thank you !" Stephanie Guillermo on Apr 7, 2007 - 10:10 AM How do you change the batteries in the Zippo Auto Flashlight model 40059? Send E-Mail Reply to Stephanie Guillermo Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Apr 7, 2007 - 10:10 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"How do you change the batteries in the Zippo Auto Flashlight model 40059?" Chucki on Dec 14, 2006 - 10:53 AM Great flashlight, what's the minimum quantity that I can order? I wnat them for my family, so half a dozen or so would be fine! Pleease let me know asap - Christmas Present possibilities! Send E-Mail Reply to Chucki Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Dec 14, 2006 - 10:53 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Great flashlight, what's the minimum quantity that I can order? I wnat them for my family, so half a dozen or so would be fine! Pleease let me know asap - Christmas Present possibilities!"