I know that in order to put 2003 tailights on a 2001, you need an adapter for one of the bulbs... My question is, is that an Acura part??? Or is this some custom adapter some 3rd party made? Can I get this from a dealer?

 

Yep, you can get it from the dealer.

 

I saw a black 2003 this weekend and the tailight was very nice. I'm seriously thinking about replacing my silver 2001 tailight as well. Would Acura do it for me ? And how much would it cost me ?

 

Has anyone replaced their 01 tailights with 03s already? What's the difficulty level in doing it? Does it require using sealant or is it just screw on parts?

Also, what is the part number for the wire harness adapter I need to put 03 lights in an 01? I asked my Acura dealer about such an adapter and they said 03 tailights are designed for 03 and not 01, so they don't have such a part.

Can someone help me out?

 

I have the part number for you at you, I'll get that for you when I get home. Your dealership has lazy morons working for them if they say it wont work...or dont bother to look for it. Skill level involved in installing the '03 lights is very minimal. Pull the carpet back, screw out the old tails, and put in the new ones. No sealant needed, the harness IS needed though for the turn signal light.

 

The socket part # is this: 33503-S3M-A11 (You will need two).

You will also want to order new amber bulbs to keep things legal, of course there are other options on where to order bulbs, but from Acura the part number for the correct bulb is:

The bulb part # is this: 33303-SDDD4-671 (You will need two).

The dealership gave me a discount, so the final price for me was:
Two sockets @ $16.38 each and two bulbs @ $0.94

But on the invoice, it says the list price is: $20.48 and the bulb at $1.18.

Some people have paid as high as $25 for the sockets.....

 

Thanks for the info synth19. Just one last question... how much should I expect to pay for the tailights themselves?

 

as for the taillights price, go to www.autocarparts.com

 

Is there any instructions out there to swap the tailights ? I went to autocarparts.com and saw the kit for 379.

 

The swap is super easy.

All u got to do is unscrew the old lights, swap out the bulbs and sockets, and screw the new lights on. It's that simple.

Trust me if i could do it, anybody can.

 

I believe for $379 the kit comes with the harnesses. As for installation, if you know how to use a phillips screwdriver & how to change a tail light bulb you can do it. Trust me, it's that easy.

 

I swapped out mine out in about 10 minutes...not hard at all, and definitely worth it!!

 

I just swaped mine out yesterday.. .only took 45 min.. cause some of the sockets wouldnt come out.. But the socket they gave me won't even fit. Its to small and keeps falling in the hole.. I went back and they gave me a new one.. sameething happened so Im going to just use tape ..ghetto style

 

Thanks everybody. How about the actual lenses ? Do they just clip onto something ? I'll be ordering this from autoparts soon. Autoparts is reliable right ? Anywhere else I can get them ?

 

I got mine at the Acura dealer... I paid 389 total.. that included the 2 tailights, 2 sockets, and 2 bulbs. I just showed the parts guy the website to autocarparts.com and he said he would beat it and did... b/c with shopping and everything it would have came out to more.. you'll love the new look trust me..

 

I'll go to the dealership on Monday to see if they can get it for me.

 

You will love the way they change the look of your car.

I did!

 

I think it makes the rear look a lot more interesting.
I'm going to call the dealership now.

 

http://public.fotki.com/ScooterKin/a...pe_s/03_tails/

 

thanks Scooter. Great pics. Is this your car ? Have you done it already ?

 

uh huh

that's my baby

 

Just called my dealer. They are asking for 490 + tax. They wouldn't do a price match. I guess I'll buy it from autoparts.com. Are they reliable ?

 

Just called another dealership. They quoted me $219 for the lenses/housing/gasket. Then 2 sockets at $21/each and then 2 amber bulbs at $1.50 each. Comes out to $264. Does this sound like all I need ? Seems like a pretty good deal. Can someone please confirm the parts for me. Going to order it as soon as I get the confimation. Thanks,

 

$264 is a great deal for '03 housings, sockets, and bulbs...u should jump all over that

 

Yeah that's why I have to verify to make sure I have everything I'll need. So that sounds right to you Scooter right (in terms of items)?thx

 

go for it

 

If $264 is what they are telling you for all the items needed, definately get on top of it. I think that's the lowest price for 2003 tails i've seen yet!

 

could you get that price for us too? too good of a price to pass up.

 

I'm going to verify with the dealer again today and order them if that's in fact the price. I'll let you know. It does sound too good to be true though.

 

hey man,

could you send us the phone # of the acura dealer you called. that would be awesome, i tried PMing you but it wont accept.

thanks

 

sorry, that last one was to dacura

 

do all the bulbs transfer over? i would hate for my hyper white reverse lights to not fit if I decide to change to 03 tails.

 

I didn't get a chance to call them today. Will try tomorrow.

 

DACURA....... can you give us the # of the dealership you talked to? That would be awesome. I tried to PM you but your maibox wont accept PMs. Thanks

 

Hey dacura... I want in on that price also! Please confirm the price and let us all know the dealership and phone number we can get the parts from that cheap! Thanks!

 

Yea, all the bulbs transfer over. You would need to get the amber bulbs for the turns tho. Or some aftermarket ones depending on what look you want.

Your hyper white reverse can stay tho. I got PIAA's for my reverse.

 

Latin..... do you know what # bulb you got for the reverse and where from? Also, does it make a difference?

 

Jon,

I got PIAA 19225 bulbs in the reverse. And ya it makes a lot of difference. The light is a bright white light. Waaaaaayyyy better than the yellow stock ones IMO.

BTW, you can get the bulbs from www.optauto.com. I bought all my PIAA bulbs there, except for the reverse. Reverse bulbs were given to me by the person I bought the tails from (Thanks Lou) They're the same price as the others tho.

 

here's Lou's conversion of tails and bulbs...

 

Thanks Scooter.

I was looking for those pix to post but couldnt find them.

BTW, have you found any aftermarket bulbs that would replace the stock vanity mirrors & glove box?