View Poll Results: Your favorite taillights for the 5th gen?

'00 - '01 GLE tails (all red / no housing)

6.91%

'00 - '01 SE tails (black housing)

212

54.22%

'02 - '03 tails (stock chrome housing)

22.51%

'02 - '03 tails (all red - turn signal painted)

5.88%

'02 - '03 tails (nightshade tinted)

10.49%

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Nov 24, 2006 | 08:09 AM

#161

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Originally Posted by oldmanshirt

I like the all-red 02-03 tails, esp. with lighter colors. However, I've had the idea of getting 00-01 SE tails for my 02 and painting the clear part red. Has anyone seen that before? It could look like crap, but it's an idea I haven't seen mentioned yet.

Also, I've seen a couple of maximas on here with the 02-03 OEM headlights with the silver painted black, and one person referred to "opening up" the lens to paint this part. How is this done without destroying the seal and letting water in?

do you mean this?

i bought the red overlay from batman a while back but i decided to take it off and just left it clear haha

as for the headlight part seal it back up using the nissan oem sealant...the thing they use that bonds the tail lights to the body of the car. that works great.

Nov 24, 2006 | 08:13 AM

#162

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Originally Posted by Trurida18

YEA THE 2000 - 2001 tails lights use a 1156 single filamant bulb for the turn signals, a 7443 bulb for the brake/stop lights, and a standard 912 bulb for the reverse light.

Now for the 2002-2003 bulbs. The turn signal is a changed to a 7440 single filament bulb, the brake lights are still 7443, and the reverse lights are still 912 or 921 bulbs. Ive seen those numbers interchanged for some reason.

NOW THE issue is THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS SOLD ON EBAY ARE PATTERNED AFTER THE 2002-2003 MODEL CARS. THE TAIL LIGHTS WILL FIT PHYSICALLY, AND FIT PERFECTLY. But you need to get whats called the "tail light wiring sockets for the 2002". I got mine from the dealership. I paid like 28 bucks for each harness. They are plug N' play with the 2000-2001 maximas SO FITMENT IS NOT AN ISSUE

i forget what the exact part number is, i should still have the boxes laying around some where ill find em if u need me to

i think he would need to get the wiring harness for an 00-01 maxima since he has an 02 maxima. but ya they're plug and play. it's just a pain in the butt to take the tail lights out cuz they're bonded to the car pretty well haha i suggest do it on a sunny afternoon when the car's been outside for a while. sort of helped for me

Nov 24, 2006 | 08:24 AM

#163

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurida18

But you need to get whats called the "tail light wiring sockets for the 2002". I got mine from the dealership. I paid like 28 bucks for each harness. They are plug N' play with the 2000-2001 maximas SO FITMENT IS NOT AN ISSUE

i forget what the exact part number is, i should still have the boxes laying around some where ill find em if u need me to

Any other places besides a dealership that would have the wiring harness?

Yeah, PM Me if/when you find a part number.
thanks

Nov 24, 2006 | 04:01 PM

#164

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Quote:

Originally Posted by djbrownn

SOME NEW PIC'S.....FROM 2003 TAIL LIGHTS TO ALL CLEAR

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djbrownn u got nice carrrrrrr and lights r beautiful keep it up

Nov 24, 2006 | 07:54 PM

#165

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Originally Posted by lowincash

do you mean this?

That looks pretty good with the white, although mine being sunlit sand, I think I'd just stick with my stock silvers.

Thanks for the help, tho!

Nov 27, 2006 | 06:57 AM

#166

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There's alot of cool ideas on here! I'm hoping to get an 02/03 SE in the spring, but I really hate the altezza-style taillights. Does anyone know if the black trim on the 01 tails can be removed? Then it would be easier to paint them body colour. I'd love the look of red/clear 01 se tails with body-coloured trim, especially in dark blue!

Nov 28, 2006 | 12:13 PM

#167

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So I just spoke with the local dealership's parts dept. I asked if the wiring harness on the 02 tails could be used on the 01 tails. He said, "Let me check my computer."

Uh, OK.

Evidently his computer tells him that yes the 02 wiring harness will fit the 01 housing.

I hate waiting so if I'm going to order the 01 SE tails I don't want to get them then have to order and wait for a wiring harness for them.

So, can somone confirm that this is infact correct. 02 SE tails wiring harness will fit on 01 SE tails?
thanks

BTW - The reason I ask is because some one had to order a harness from the local dealer and i'm not sure why if these fit in the first place.

Nov 28, 2006 | 12:31 PM

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no they will NOT FIT............YOUR GONNA NEED THE 2000 - 2001 WIRING HARNESS....i havent had a chance to post the part number because ive been out of town, and my car is back home. But im just getting back in town and i had to have my pads and rotors changed to some after markets

the 2002 wiring harness will not work with the 2001 housing simply because the bulbs for the stop/brake light, and the turn signals are DIFFERENT, but the reverse light remains the same

i go and pick my car up in a couple hours, seeing as how i have a 2001 and you have a 2002. i have the harness for the 2002. and u need the harness for the 2001.

I CAN LOOK AT THE HARNESS DIRECTLY AND TELL U THE EXACT PART NUMBER if one exists

but i can also check a site i used to cross refrence

Nov 28, 2006 | 01:06 PM

#169

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I spoke to another dealer about 15 miles away. He too said it'd probably fit although the only difference is that for 01 Housings made between Jan - June 2001 the 02 harness would not fit. For housings made after June 01 that the housing would fit fine...

They tell me that it'd take 2 days to order so I can live with that i guess but I just wish I knew for certain.

Don't stress if you can't find the part number. BTW - Where did you get your 01 TAils? I'm looking at an eBay auction and the seller has not replied to either of my two messages inquiring about this...

Nov 28, 2006 | 01:21 PM

#170

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i've just purchased my car (2000 SE) and i've gotten tons of compliments on the rear end. Think you should go after those

Nov 28, 2006 | 01:36 PM

#171

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I've spent all my christmas $ on my car. I just bought a pair of black tails. I should have them hopefully by Friday.

I'll Probably tint my windows next month and maybe if I'm lucky I'll get some DDE's in March. Otherwise I think I'm done...

We'll see if the 02 housing fits. I'll keep you posted.

Nov 29, 2006 | 05:15 AM

#172

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 707SE

i have altezza ALL clear tails, they are modded after the 2k2 tail lights, so i needed the adapter. I have a couple pics back on page 4 or 5 of this thread. A pic with the stock all red tails, and a pick of the all clear altezza style aftermarkets. alotta people on here DONT like em, but hey its my car and i like them I HAVE GOTTEN SOME compliments about them on the street

and about the harness, mine ARE NOT LABELED. I tried to find the site where they have a lot of nissan replacement parts, with the NISSAN PART NUMBERS, AND SMALL DIAGRAMS. but i cant seem to locate it

Nov 29, 2006 | 02:57 PM

#173

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I think the lighter cars look good with the clear rear talights and the darker looks good with the black/smoke. I like the black on the white cars though, so I guess it depends on the exact color. Have a Gray Maxima and want to get rid of the Red and change for the Black. Anybody want to swap?

Nov 29, 2006 | 03:00 PM

#174

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I considered getting these talights. Do you like them? Did you have the Red before? I like the ones you bought, just wish the silver back area was black. Recently put JDM halos on my car with the black inside and want to get some new rears.
Nice ride

Nov 30, 2006 | 05:11 AM

#175

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Quote:

Originally Posted by atlridin

Hey you have a 2000 maxima correct?
i saw that you got halos for your car
how did u get the JDM halos to fit?

i thought the wiring was for the 2002 maxima?
and where did u get em?

thanks

Dec 11, 2006 | 02:53 PM

#176

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Theres prolly not a whole lot you can do, im just not in love with the back of the 5th gen, my car is black so I prolly like the nightshade look the best. One of my favorite cars of the back is the 02-03 tl type-s

Dec 11, 2006 | 08:28 PM

#177

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Go with the 00-01 SE all black!

Dec 15, 2006 | 01:11 PM

#178

stephenyi

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeN

I personally prefer my tails to most others:

More pics here:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2414729

Where did you get these taillights that match the Sterling Mist paint? My max came with the same ones when I bought it but I haven't seen another set of these painted taillights?

Dec 15, 2006 | 09:40 PM

#179

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stephenyi

Where did you get these taillights that match the Sterling Mist paint? My max came with the same ones when I bought it but I haven't seen another set of these painted taillights?

One of them had to be repainted at a bodyshop cuz of a rear-end, and they precise painted both

Dec 17, 2006 | 07:38 AM

#180

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I like the chrome 02/03,it give the car a rich look!
Oh yeah this place is great!!!

Dec 17, 2006 | 06:09 PM

#181

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will someone photoshop these tinted with Nite Shades. MS Paint ftl

Dec 18, 2006 | 01:46 AM

#182

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Dec 28, 2006 | 02:20 PM

#183

Forevermax13

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SE ALL THE WAY

Dec 28, 2006 | 02:22 PM

#184

Forevermax13

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SE are just more sporter looken,thats justs

Apr 19, 2007 | 01:42 PM

#185

LikeAboss

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I have to say that the chrome 02 to 03 sets off my majestic blue max and the chrome arts off my chrome 20's from the side.

Jun 21, 2007 | 03:37 PM

#186

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Black tails look gross on silver cars. The point of swapping older SE tails is for a darker look to match darker paint. Keep the stockers so you don't look rice.

Jun 22, 2007 | 12:10 PM

#187

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I think it also depends on trim level I have a '02 gle with the clear housing, but i saw a '02 se with black housing both of us had the merlot color, i think it depends on what you like if your going for the more sporty look or the sport luxury look. I also think it depends on interior colors as well. but i never like the tail lights on the '00 year that red color, i think it mad the car look plan especially with those stock rims.

Jun 22, 2007 | 02:04 PM

#188

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Originally Posted by ganabachaa

djbrownn u got nice carrrrrrr and lights r beautiful keep it up

thankx so much I appreciated

I got some new pic's and will post em soon on the week end

Jun 22, 2007 | 03:05 PM

#189

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Does anyone have a GOOD write up with pics and instructions on opening up 02-03' tails. I need to know exactly where to cut cause I dont want to mess them up at all.

I want to color the amber signal red, and paint the inside silver/gray color a glossy black to match my car. I think it would look really good. (Plus I would keep the silver ring aroung the brake/signal) I have seen someone do this but I havent seen many pics of it. thanks-

Jun 22, 2007 | 03:22 PM

#190

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2002 majestic blue max clear with all red circle

how do i upload pictures

Jun 24, 2007 | 06:19 AM

#191

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I have the chrome tail lights, at first I really hated them. Then, I got the windows tinted and now they really look a lot better on the car. Besides, I also have chrome in the headlights and plan to add some wheels with some chrome accents, so, I think in the end, they will look good.

If my car was black, I'd go black head/tails in a heart beat.

Jun 28, 2007 | 04:06 PM

#192

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will those red overlays work on the 02/03 tails? I would think so, but I did not see any on batmobiles website...

Jul 1, 2007 | 09:33 PM

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any one want to trade my red ones for clear pm me if u do tanks

Jul 2, 2007 | 11:51 PM

#194

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00-01 SE tails FTW

Jul 8, 2007 | 12:45 PM

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02-03 with black painted housing FTW.

Jul 15, 2007 | 01:17 PM

#196

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01 SE blacked cant get any better in my book

Jul 15, 2007 | 08:31 PM

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00 SE for dark color cars and 02-03 chrome for the light color cars FTMFW!!!!

Jul 26, 2007 | 12:39 PM

#198

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another one and plz dont remove this pic

Jul 27, 2007 | 01:46 PM

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Remote door locks, unlock and panic stopped working (also no good from driver armrest) - does anyone know which fuse it might be? On the dash or near the battery?

Jul 29, 2007 | 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jjt

Remote door locks, unlock and panic stopped working (also no good from driver armrest) - does anyone know which fuse it might be? On the dash or near the battery?

your tailights?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=487272

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