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Silent Hill 2 Remake

Red Light Bulb Location and How to Use

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How to Use Red Light Bulb

Placed on Vanity Mirror in Lakeview Hotel

Red Light Bulb Use

The Red Light Bulb is used on the Vanity Mirror in Room 205 of Lakeview Hotel to get the suitcase combination code. Interact with the mirror and select the Red Light Bulb from your inventory when prompted.

Suitcase Code Guide

How to Get Red Light Bulb

  1. Get the Paint Can
  2. Obtain the Light Bulb
  3. Open the Paint Can
  4. Combine the Light Bulb and Open Paint Can

Get the Paint Can

Paint Can OV

You can find the Paint Can in Lakeview Hotel Room 318.

Obtain the Light Bulb

Light Bulb OV

The Light Bulb is found in the Garden, an area that becomes accessible after using the Bolt Cutters.

Open the Paint Can

Can Opener OV

Use the Can Opener found in Lakeshore Restaurant to open the Paint Can.

Combine the Light Bulb and Open Paint Can

Red Light Bulb

Go into your inventory and combine the Light Bulb with the Open Paint Can to obtain the Red Light Bulb.

How to Combine Items

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Basic Overview

Red Light Bulb
Silent Hill 2 Remake Red Light Bulb
Type Puzzle Piece
Description "A light bulb painted red."

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Dog Key IconDog Key Employee Elevator Key IconEmployee Elevator Key Fireplace Key IconFireplace Key
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