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Side markers (lit) or side reflectors (passive) ?

Old Aug 21, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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Side markers (lit) or side reflectors (passive) ?

Hey guys, i'm getting the front holes retouched and plugged by the dealership today, because the car already is past PDI and had the holes drilled :-(.

The guy they have is phenomenal so i have no worries about that. But while he's on the car, i wanted to get the yellow reflector/marker pulled and plugged as well.

Is it lit? That means i'll need a resistor and mess with a possible bulb out... or is it passive in which case i'm golden.

It didn't come across my mind to check before.

Here is what i'd like for it to be when i pick it up:

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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by coolal
Hey guys, i'm getting the front holes retouched and plugged by the dealership today, because the car already is past PDI and had the holes drilled :-(.

The guy they have is phenomenal so i have no worries about that. But while he's on the car, i wanted to get the yellow reflector/marker pulled and plugged as well.

Is it lit? That means i'll need a resistor and mess with a possible bulb out... or is it passive in which case i'm golden.

It didn't come across my mind to check before.

Here is what i'd like for it to be when i pick it up:
Looks better without the amber or if you want to wait for a few months, I believe they will have the aftermarket reflectors in white or smoked.
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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I'd just get it smoked/tinted. So the light works and it looks good.
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Agreed. I believe and have seen pictures where they're lit...
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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