2003 CL Taillights vs 2001 CL Taillights

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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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2003 CL Taillights vs 2001 CL Taillights

I have a 2001 CL Type - S with tinted taillights.... they have to go I dont like them

I have the right side one from a 2003 CL just curious if there is any difference in the wiring


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I havent looked at my car since its raining like crazy here
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Pnyklr
I have a 2001 CL Type - S with tinted taillights.... they have to go I dont like them

I have the right side one from a 2003 CL just curious if there is any difference in the wiring


Thanks in advance

I havent looked at my car since its raining like crazy here

Originally Posted by Megatron
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?

Originally Posted by synth19
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.
Originally Posted by synth19
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.....
Originally Posted by synth19
as for the taillights price, go to www.autocarparts.com

Here is the original Thread: Click here

I just took some of important info out. It should be fairly easy 10 minutes max per side.
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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The light I have has all the bulbs and sockets (the 2003)

Is the harness different?

I wont be at the car until thursday night

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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Pnyklr
The light I have has all the bulbs and sockets (the 2003)

Is the harness different?

I wont be at the car until thursday night

Originally Posted by Megatron
Also, what is the part number for the socket adapter

Originally Posted by synth19
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).


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

Click and See Part 23 here

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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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Went from 01 to 03 taillights and they plugged right in. I was prepared to buy some of the sockets but I didn't need to. Just try it out, I'm sure the sockets are cheap. I didn't need to touch the harness either.
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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No problem all done just had to unplug the '01 turn signal socket then plug the harness into the '03 light done 15 minute project complete
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