maxu4ia

Has anyone changed the rear turn signal bulb on a 2000 Max? The Sylvania handbook says it is bulb 1156 but that bulb does not fit. The Maxima's stock bulb side prongs are different?

AscendantMax

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yeah it should be 1156 (according to sylvania's site). if all else fails, take the bulb to a local auto parts store, and have them get you a replacement.

maxu4ia

I've never actually asked the guys at the parts store because they are usually idiots who know much. But I actually compared the stock bulb to all the Sylvania bulbs they have and none of them match. I even e-mailed sylvania about the discrepency and they said that Nissan is to blame for the wrong info.

I just thought someone else may have had this same problem but I guess the 5th gen is too new for this bulb to go out. The only reason I wanted to change them is to make them clear instead of amber. I ended up sanding of the amber and now its clear. But I would still love to find out what part number this darn bulb is.

MIXXMAX

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Actually, the turn signal bulb in the 2K is of a different type bulb. It looks like a 1156, but it's not. It's actually bulb #PY21W. The 1156 will not fit because the base is of a different size. I have "Philips SilverVisions" in mine which are hella bright and has a silver coating to hide the amber reflection in the lens. Kinda pricey (about $20.00/pair), but well worth the money.

maxu4ia

Thats awesome, thanks for the info. Just a couple of quick Qs: The part number you listed is for what brand? Phillips or universal? and where can I buy these bulbs?

MIXXMAX

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This is the universal part number. I bought them from here...http://powerbulbs.com/