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Old Feb 25, 2002 | 12:20 PM
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the parking light on the left side of the car (when looking at it from the front) is starting to turn yellow. i was just wondering what kind of bulb should i buy to replace it?? - i did a search and all i found was that i need 1157 bulbs, but i am worried about melting the wire harness and stuff like that. can someone reccomend a bulb that will work well with the stock setup? I just need it to be white, i dont need anything fancy (or in other words expensive) - thanks in advance
Old Feb 25, 2002 | 12:37 PM
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Re: 1157 parking lights

Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
the parking light on the left side of the car (when looking at it from the front) is starting to turn yellow. i was just wondering what kind of bulb should i buy to replace it?? - i did a search and all i found was that i need 1157 bulbs, but i am worried about melting the wire harness and stuff like that. can someone reccomend a bulb that will work well with the stock setup? I just need it to be white, i dont need anything fancy (or in other words expensive) - thanks in advance
Any 1157 bulbs from your local auto store will do. They will not melt the harness even if you have the re-wire running at 27w.
If you're looking for hyperwhites that will last, go with PIAA Xtreme whites. I've had them for like 7 months and no problems.
Otherwise regular no name brands will do for clear bulbs.
Old Feb 25, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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I have polarg bulbs and I run them at 27w. I just did the cut off nipple and put in reverse method
Old Feb 26, 2002 | 05:00 AM
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reverse method??? - can you please tell me more about that?
Old Feb 26, 2002 | 06:32 AM
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Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
reverse method??? - can you please tell me more about that?
If you look at the bulb you will see two nipples on the sides of the bulb. You cut/shave off the one that is closer to the glass part of the bulbs then put it in the reverse way. You will have to force it a little bit to make it fit. You will understand what I mean by reverse way when you actually do it.
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