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SL/R230: high mount third brake light

Old 03-29-2010, 12:21 PM
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high mount third brake light

parts.com has a slightly different price for 2003 and the 2007 w/ or w/o the sl65. I thought these lights were compatible for all years. I hate to be a stickler over a couple bucks, but the '07 light is a few bucks cheaper. are they the same light(s)/compatible? I just want a red one. also, do you know if the purchase from parts.com comes w/ the weather seal?
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Originally Posted by rocker4488
parts.com has a slightly different price for 2003 and the 2007 w/ or w/o the sl65. I thought these lights were compatible for all years. I hate to be a stickler over a couple bucks, but the '07 light is a few bucks cheaper. are they the same light(s)/compatible? I just want a red one. also, do you know if the purchase from parts.com comes w/ the weather seal?
Dont know about the price diff. but when I bought mine (the 2007 w/Sl65) it had the weather seal already installed.
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Old 03-31-2010, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rocker4488
parts.com has a slightly different price for 2003 and the 2007 w/ or w/o the sl65. I thought these lights were compatible for all years. I hate to be a stickler over a couple bucks, but the '07 light is a few bucks cheaper. are they the same light(s)/compatible? I just want a red one. also, do you know if the purchase from parts.com comes w/ the weather seal?
When I bought my replacement the weather seal was part of the new light.
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maybe.. depends on the seal and etc... mine was cracking for whatever reason and on day after taking a drive it was miraculously missing.

anyways, anyone got a walkthrough on the install?
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So you lost it the day before, link. hmmmmmmm

April fool's?


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So you lost it the day before, link. hmmmmmmm

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oh, no.. i was asking cause mine had a couple of smaller internal cracks in the lens and i wanted to replace it... now its just gone.. GONE!
i really need a DIY or im gunna have to payt he 150 installation at the dealer
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Originally Posted by rocker4488
oh, no.. i was asking cause mine had a couple of smaller internal cracks in the lens and i wanted to replace it... now its just gone.. GONE!
i really need a DIY or im gunna have to payt he 150 installation at the dealer
I will print you off the instructions,,PM me with your Eamail address
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Details sent, I included the air bag for the steering wheel, once the bag is off you just have to remove the center bolt with a 10mm hex key,, best done with an impact air gun.

Do not turn on the ignition with the Air bag unplugged or you will need STAR to turn off the SRS lamp
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you are a life saver, thanks so much. where did you get your manual?

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