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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Replacing parking/roadside parking lamp bulb?

Where can I buy a parking/roadside bulb where the light output resembles closer to the xenon lights for a 2009 MCS? The manual gives you instructions on how to replace a "parking/roadside parking lamp bulb" (5 watt bulb, W 5 W) so I'm assuming that this is the bulb that lights up on the upper portion of the fog lights. Any thoughts?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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i think a lot of LED bulbs would look like xenon, but i heard you have to use a resistor or youll get a 'bulb-out' warning light

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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by iwashmycar
search button works wonders.....
obviously you haven't used it in awhile.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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I just ordered Fog lamps - Hoen H8 xenonmatch bulb pair 35w, Parking lamps - W5W city light, high output incandescent bulb and Side scuttles - W5W Hoen chromium city light bulb pair w/ natural amber light.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Lil Blue Coop/Mini Rose
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I just ordered Fog lamps - Hoen H8 xenonmatch bulb pair 35w, Parking lamps - W5W city light, high output incandescent bulb and Side scuttles - W5W Hoen chromium city light bulb pair w/ natural amber light.
Let us know how the city light parking lamps work out please.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Krafty04
obviously you haven't used it in awhile.
me!? how so? i was just saying there was a thread on this no more than a few days ago.....

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ng-lights.html
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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Thanks for all the input. One more thing, is there an easier way to install the fog lamps? I tried turning in the wheel but that still does not leave me much room to stick my hand in there and take out the bulb (I can take out the cover plate easily, but the wheel gets in the way of removing the original bulb). Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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i think the only easier way might be to take a wheel off for plenty of access. you could take the wheel liner off too if you really need more room
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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obviously you haven't used it in awhile
I guess we're just not as "Krafty" as you are!
 
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