I just wanted to know if anyone has done the tail light swap from the 96' to the 99'-01' version described in the technical articles in our forums. It says you have to get a bulb holder. Can that be obtained from the dealer? Expensive? If this has been done, is it difficult or has there been any problems? Thanks in advance for any help...

I apologize for having somemanydiff. topics about these tails. I just got my car back and have a lot on my list.

Lowers
Headlights
Tail Lights
Grille
Side-markets
Basic Bolt-ons
Rims (in time)

Bear with me fellas

 

Cheaper to buy used ones from some place like http://car-part.com

There is even a tutorial on the tech section of Audiworld.

 

most of the time when you buy the taillights used the bulb holders will be included...i got mine from jest last year, they're not hard to install at all...it took me a minute to figure out how to get the connector taken apart for the rewiring, but other than that it's incredibly easy to do. i've had them installed for over a year now with no problems

 

You deffinately have the best looking 96 ive seen around.. The tail lights and 1 peice's make it so much better.

 

thanks, onepoint!

 

Thanks for the help fellas. I went on car-part.com (you da man Jestnomen!!!) and found a pair for 135. I actually picked them up and installed them the same day. Very easy. They look great.

I love these forums.

 

Nice! You swapped the two wires right!?

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/ext38.shtml

 

Yeah, i was getting so nervous because they weren't comming out at first and i was afraid i was gonna break the wire, but with a little more umph! i finally got em. I checked all the bulbs and everythign works. I really appreciate the help. MY CAR LOOKS SO MUCH NICER.

NOW, TO PERFORM MY NEXT SURGERY.

 

Glad it worked out for you! What's up next??

 

I put the list up ay the beginning of the post. I really would love some rims, but a little low on cash. Everything else will be done by the end of march