PIAA Type T10 19223 Wedge Bulb - any idea what to do with these?
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PIAA Type T10 19223 Wedge Bulb - any idea what to do with these?
So I ordered two sets of these from Amazon thinking they would fit my Map and Door lights, but they don't.
I may not be the smartest lighting guy around, but wouldn't these be considered festoons and not "Wedge Bulbs"?
If they were wedge bulbs, wouldn't they look more like this?
PIAA 19172 168 Xtreme White Wedge Bulb also found on Amazon.
Speaking of this, it's exactly what I need for the Map and Door lights. Just too bad I gotta cough up another $30 for this shiyt!
Anyway the point of this thread is - what can I do with these? I'm not gonna return them and lose 25% on restocking fees, so I guess eBay is the way to go.
I may not be the smartest lighting guy around, but wouldn't these be considered festoons and not "Wedge Bulbs"?
If they were wedge bulbs, wouldn't they look more like this?
PIAA 19172 168 Xtreme White Wedge Bulb also found on Amazon.
Speaking of this, it's exactly what I need for the Map and Door lights. Just too bad I gotta cough up another $30 for this shiyt!
Anyway the point of this thread is - what can I do with these? I'm not gonna return them and lose 25% on restocking fees, so I guess eBay is the way to go.
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But wouldn't "normal" wedge bulbs not be what you need for the doors and map lights?
I think it's just semantics. A wedge bulb could be considered any type of bulb that you'd have to wedge in place, ie, not a screw-in type or one with a built-in clip on them. So a broad interpretation of a "wedge" bulb could include them.
As for what to do with them, they'd make lovely Xmas tree ornaments.
I think it's just semantics. A wedge bulb could be considered any type of bulb that you'd have to wedge in place, ie, not a screw-in type or one with a built-in clip on them. So a broad interpretation of a "wedge" bulb could include them.
As for what to do with them, they'd make lovely Xmas tree ornaments.
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But wouldn't "normal" wedge bulbs not be what you need for the doors and map lights?
I think it's just semantics. A wedge bulb could be considered any type of bulb that you'd have to wedge in place, ie, not a screw-in type or one with a built-in clip on them. So a broad interpretation of a "wedge" bulb could include them.
As for what to do with them, they'd make lovely Xmas tree ornaments.
I think it's just semantics. A wedge bulb could be considered any type of bulb that you'd have to wedge in place, ie, not a screw-in type or one with a built-in clip on them. So a broad interpretation of a "wedge" bulb could include them.
As for what to do with them, they'd make lovely Xmas tree ornaments.
But when I think of wedge, I think of a bulb that can be plugged in only one way. Festoon's have two sides so you can plug it in any which way you want as long as its not polarity dependant. I guess I just like to K.I.S.S., it's only logical.
Why make it more difficult than it already is for newbs? I don't understand
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Try to return them if you can. I use to have these for the daytime lights and after one burned out I got the led ones and I must say they are much brighter and match the HIDs more. I don't know how much you got these for but a pair of the LEDs are around 18 bucks (with built in resistors and heat sinks)
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I paid $35 including shipping/handling for two sets of these, so it's not that big of a deal. But just like everyone else, I don't like wasting money on things I don't need so I figured I'd ask you fellas if they can be put to any use. Anyway, I'll just put em up on eBay for $25 shipped, someone will eventually bite. Sure I'll lose $10 after all is said and done but I can live with that.
I think I may take e1000's advice and just at least check what size bulbs the license plate lights take, maybe I can keep 'em as reserves for that.
Thanks everyone, yall rock, and hope you're enjoying your lunch break.
I think I may take e1000's advice and just at least check what size bulbs the license plate lights take, maybe I can keep 'em as reserves for that.
Thanks everyone, yall rock, and hope you're enjoying your lunch break.
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The policy on returns is 25% restocking fee - I think I would rather keep them and try flip em on eBay instead.
JP: Thanks, wasn't sure what you meant by "tag lights" at first but once I made the connection, I remembered they are definitely 36mm and 31mm won't even come close.
Case closed I guess, thanks again fellas.
JP: Thanks, wasn't sure what you meant by "tag lights" at first but once I made the connection, I remembered they are definitely 36mm and 31mm won't even come close.
Case closed I guess, thanks again fellas.
If I were you I would just do as you said and try to flip them on eBay. Someone should pick them up.
