WTF size is the parking/turn signal lights??

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Old 09-12-2011 | 06:40 PM
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WTF size is the parking/turn signal lights??

The 07 TL calls for an 1157 yes? just got 1157 switchbacks pulled my parking light and got this..

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That looks like a 7443 from the earlier model 3rd gen lights.

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^indeed

you bought the wrong bulbs man

Your Base tl uses 7443...

1157 is for Type-S...

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Old 09-12-2011 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TLDude876
That looks like a 7443 from the earlier model lights.
How would my car have bulb sockets from an earlier model. It's not like it's been in an accident and they had to change the socket
Old 09-12-2011 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
^indeed

you bought the wrong bulbs man

Your Base tl uses 7443...

1157 is for Type-S...
Damit
Old 09-12-2011 | 06:51 PM
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Old 09-12-2011 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
^indeed

you bought the wrong bulbs man

Your Base tl uses 7443...

1157 is for Type-S...
Interesting because the link here does not specify, it just says 1157
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...RG-Results.htm
Old 09-12-2011 | 06:53 PM
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Anybody in the market for 1157 switchbacks then
Old 09-12-2011 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TLDude876
Interesting because the link here does not specify, it just says 1157
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...RG-Results.htm
ya exactly that's what I went off too.Why the fuck would they change the socket from the base to type s that makes no sense at all
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That sucks. Are you looking for leds or amber bulbs in general? I just bought a pair of chrome amber bulbs. Should go perfect behing my clear diffusers.
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https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-acura-tl-bulb-sizes-list-3g-garage-g-077-a-691135/

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Old 09-12-2011 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TLDude876
That sucks. Are you looking for leds or amber bulbs in general? I just bought a pair of chrome amber bulbs. Should go perfect behing my clear diffusers.

I wanted LED switchbacks.Problem is I bought these from a member on here so Probably not going to be able to return them So I guess hopefully I can sell them back on here-
Old 09-12-2011 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TLDude876
Interesting because the link here does not specify, it just says 1157
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...RG-Results.htm
The Sylvainia guide is fuxored.

They originally listed '04 - '08 with the same fog lights (they're not; '07/'08 have H8). I emailed them and they corrected it several months later.

I haven't trusted them (or any generic fitment guide) since.
Old 09-12-2011 | 07:13 PM
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What you think about cutting off my 7443 sockets and buying an 1157 socket and wiring that in ?
Old 09-12-2011 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MattB07TL
What you think about cutting off my 7443 sockets and buying an 1157 socket and wiring that in ?
If I were you, I'd just sell the 1157 and buy 7443s.
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
If I were you, I'd just sell the 1157 and buy 7443s.

I threw them up in the for sale thread . hope someone buys them otherwise I'm just sitting on 50 dollar switchbacks I cant use
Old 09-12-2011 | 08:46 PM
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Does anyone actually know why Acura would have 2 different bulb types for the base and type s? Really makes no sense why they would change it
Old 09-12-2011 | 09:58 PM
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The base TL and Type-S do have different headlights with different types of diffusers for the turn signals, but I'm not sure why they need to be different. I think the Type-S signals are actually amber bulbs as opposed to clear bulbs that illuminate amber behind the diffuser. Could be wrong though. Either way, you'll have them sold in the BM soon. People love switchbacks.

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