Headlight differences
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Racer
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Headlight differences
Guys, how can I tell if a headlight belongs to a 2004-2005 or from a 2006+ model? What am I suppose to look to make sure that is from the oldest model? I know the ballast is smaller, but what else, part number, etc. Thanks.
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Hmm i would think the only difference is the ballast. Everything else is pretty much the same. Someone will chime in and help ya out! That is difference for 04-05 to 06, but if you go to the 07-08 they will fit your 04-06 TL, but the turn signal bulbs are different. The fogs in 04-06 is different from 07-08 because they are used as drls and their fogs are relocated at the bottum of the bumper!
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Hmm i would think the only difference is the ballast. Everything else is pretty much the same. Someone will chime in and help ya out! That is difference for 04-05 to 06, but if you go to the 07-08 they will fit your 04-06 TL, but the turn signal bulbs are different. The fogs in 04-06 is different from 07-08 because they are used as drls and their fogs are relocated at the bottum of the bumper!
what do i need to make the 07-08 TURN signal bulbs.. work on my 04 harness
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OK, I want to buy a headlight from a ebay seller, he's not able to tell me the headlight's year. I want to know if in addition to the ballast size, what other physical diff exists. Some number or code in the headlight. Thanks again.
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07-08 headlights have 2-projector looking things (one for drl, which is not a projector) while the 04-06 have one projector looking thing.
...if that helps lol
also type-s headlights have clear diffusers with amber reflectors while all other headlights have amber diffusers. In addition the type-s heads appear to be more blacked ouy
And all headlights have stock fresnel lens... So in a way, yes, 07+ headlights "need" them
chinese headlights look like 04-06 headlights but are black with clear diffusers (think of it as a type-s and 04 mixed headlight)
...if that helps lol
also type-s headlights have clear diffusers with amber reflectors while all other headlights have amber diffusers. In addition the type-s heads appear to be more blacked ouy
And all headlights have stock fresnel lens... So in a way, yes, 07+ headlights "need" them
chinese headlights look like 04-06 headlights but are black with clear diffusers (think of it as a type-s and 04 mixed headlight)
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Racer
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Yes, there are clear differences between the 04-06 and the 06+, but between 04-05 and 06: the only visual difference is the ballast size?
Is this a 2006 headlight:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...s/P1040624.jpg
and this a 2004-2005?:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...s/P1040621.jpg
Thanks.
Is this a 2006 headlight:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...s/P1040624.jpg
and this a 2004-2005?:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...s/P1040621.jpg
Thanks.
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