Taillights
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Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 53
RE: Taillights
Got the same design for my 2k A4 and got flack from many AF members. Had some problems as well:
1. reverse lights are configured to use amber PY21W not the original/stock P21W. It's really hard to find clear PY21W bulbs (if they exist) I could not find any locally or on the net. It looked pretty dumb with amber lights fastened on the clear outlets of the Altezza lights.
2. They do not fit properly as the fasteners are two prong instead of the stock four prong. You will notice instantly that the gap between the lights and the trunk lid are uneven. Also, the driver side tail light protrudes abot 1/8" from the side whick explains the gap between the light and the trunk lid.
3. My reverse tail light alarm/warning indicator intermittently went on but all the bulbs were fastened correctly, in good working order (not blown), and the harness was on properly. Signals were okay too. It got annoying to hear the warning BEEP every time you drive. It usually occurred 3 - 5 times during an hour drive.
4. When I washed the car, moisture seaped through, which was pretty much the last straw.
Had them on for a few days before I got my sense back and put the originals back on. It was actually an enlightening experience.
Anyway, just be careful with the wiring. The PY21W bulbs were the sole cause of the incessant beeping.
Good luck!
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1. reverse lights are configured to use amber PY21W not the original/stock P21W. It's really hard to find clear PY21W bulbs (if they exist) I could not find any locally or on the net. It looked pretty dumb with amber lights fastened on the clear outlets of the Altezza lights.
2. They do not fit properly as the fasteners are two prong instead of the stock four prong. You will notice instantly that the gap between the lights and the trunk lid are uneven. Also, the driver side tail light protrudes abot 1/8" from the side whick explains the gap between the light and the trunk lid.
3. My reverse tail light alarm/warning indicator intermittently went on but all the bulbs were fastened correctly, in good working order (not blown), and the harness was on properly. Signals were okay too. It got annoying to hear the warning BEEP every time you drive. It usually occurred 3 - 5 times during an hour drive.
4. When I washed the car, moisture seaped through, which was pretty much the last straw.
Had them on for a few days before I got my sense back and put the originals back on. It was actually an enlightening experience.
Anyway, just be careful with the wiring. The PY21W bulbs were the sole cause of the incessant beeping.
Good luck!
B
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Orem, UT
RE: Taillights
Ya, I like them too. But they are a ton of $$$$. Thats the only reason I didn't go for those kind. But I like them and won't put you down for them.
Still no bids on my originals?
Still no bids on my originals?
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Joined: Dec 2005
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RE: Taillights
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-...32197611QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99...32974010QQrdZ1 i like my 97 better than those aftermarket
left side and right side...from different sellers on ebay.... go for it!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99...32974010QQrdZ1 i like my 97 better than those aftermarket
left side and right side...from different sellers on ebay.... go for it!!