I went to the FAQ page to find out which bulb I should buy for the rear blinker. So I bought a 1156. The damm thing doesn't fit. The tabs that stick out of the bulb to hold it in place dont line up. The stock bulb are closer together like 11 and 7 oclock but the generic bulb 1156 which are 12 and 6 oclock.

The chart says 02 TL-S and I have a 03 TL-S. Does anyone know if they are different.

Mr
03 ABP TL-S
Mr_@yahoo.com

 

Sounds like you got the right bulbs...you need to shave one of the nipples down some to install them. Don't worry, we've all done it.

 

What should I use to shave it down so it wont damage the bulb. If I do shave it down will the bulb still hold in place.

SlyTLS - Thanks for the advice. I just need a bit more..

Mr
03 ABP TL-S
New Jersey
Mr_@yahoo.com

 

Agreed... I checked a few sites and they all list 1156 as the rear blinker.

To shave it down you can use a Dremel or a nail file. I haven't done it yet... so maybe Sly can give more details

 

Don't shave it down completely...you can use a course sand paper just to shave it down enough for it to fit in the bulb socket. It will stay in place b/c the other nipple locks it in.