I have a '99 TL and i want to get the red&clear tails like the '02/'03. but when i called acura, they said that it wont fit and the the harness is different. Is this true?

 

They will physically fit (exactly the same as the '99-'01s)... However, the wiring harness is different + turn signal bulbs are different. If you want to avoid getting a new wiring harness and still want to swap your '99 tails for the red/clear ones, there are some aftermarket tails that are *basically* identical to OEMs but are PlugNPlay. If you want OEMs - you can get 'em no prob, just make sure you get the wiring harness with it.

 

h o n d a c u r a w o r l d . c o m has them, including the new wiring harness.

 

Dude just go to ebay - I just ordered mine for under 200$, I should get it anytime soon now.

 

yeah, i got mine off of ebay for around $160...the aftermarket ones are direct fit, no need to buy the wiring harness. but if you get Acura OEM ones, then you will have to buy the 02/03 wiring harness

 

just be careful with the ones on ebay... they are ALL the same- meaning there are diff people who sell them but the tail lights themselves are exactly the same..

I bought mine off ebay, and i have condensation issues in the left tail light.. but its not a problem- i plan on just waiting for a hot day for it to dry out (which it is dry right now) and just re-seal the edges.. I only get water in there when i wash the car or snow sits on the car for a long time

 

I just bought a set of ebay 02+ style tails for about $170 after shipping. I might just run a bead of silicone on the edges before installing them to prevent any condensation. I was originally looking at OEM tails, but I didn't want to spend the $300+ for them.

 

I bought mine from matrix racing and they are awsome. You don't need the harness and you can get them for about $160 shipped. I put clear silicone on the tails just to make sure there was no water getting in and fogging them up. You will also want to get the chrome amber turn signal bulbs so you don't get that fried egg look. You can get them on ebay for about 1.99 each from ctlumination.

 

matrix racing sent me the amber signal bulbs with my tail lights... theres people on ebay that give the bulbs with the tail lights... just look for those

 

All the aftermarket lights come with amber bulbs. The ones i'm talking about are the chrome amber lights so you don't get that fried egg look.