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General MKB => General Banter => Topic started by: a91_formula on March 16, 2009, 02:54:36 PM

Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: a91_formula on March 16, 2009, 02:54:36 PM
the front indicator bulb on a 4th Gen Camaro.  If so can I ask where you got the bulb from?  I have replaced my front indicators to some nice new clear lenses but obviously now need amber bulbs.  They aren't the normal bayonet fittings and are called "wedged (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/shame.gif)" fittings.

Thank you
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: Andy on March 16, 2009, 03:10:44 PM
Try www.carbulbs.com - from the people who brought you wiperblades.com, but for bulbs. If they don't have it they may be able to help you identify it.
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: Jamieg285 on March 16, 2009, 04:10:28 PM
Hundreds of them on ebay, of all different colours.

I bought some white ones to go behind the stock lenses, only to find they are too white and don't look right (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/down.gif)

Tip for any one thinking of doing similar - buy the bulb colour that matches the lense colour.


Back to wedge fittings, I'm not sure, but I think there are 2 sizes.  Once you've worked out which ones you need (check the owners or maintenance manual), you will find it a lot easier to find.

Also bear in mind that there are difference identifying codes for the same bulbs, which is why it's best to find out from the manual.
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: a91_formula on March 16, 2009, 04:59:01 PM
I think I have found some amber bulbs on ebay.co.uk and also some chrome amber ones on ebay.com  (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)   Just trying to decide which ones to go for (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: FUBAR on March 16, 2009, 05:34:50 PM
If they're the same as the 3rd gen side marker bulbs they are the exact same bulbs as used in the interior lights like the dash illumination.
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: a91_formula on March 16, 2009, 06:16:48 PM
Quoting: FUBAR
If they're the same as the 3rd gen side marker bulbs they are the exact same bulbs as used in the interior lights like the dash illumination


Not the side marker bulbs - its the front indicator bulbs
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: FUBAR on March 16, 2009, 06:36:29 PM
Oh sorry, misread that then (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: F Body on March 16, 2009, 07:51:11 PM
Quoting: Jamieg285
Once you've worked out which ones you need (check the owners or maintenance manual),


I can consult my dealers 4th Gen electrical manual if you like ?

Just give me a few hours to wade through the 380 pages (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: Titsy on March 16, 2009, 08:08:57 PM
I believe it's a 194 wedge bulb... They do LED ones here: http://www.m-99.co.uk/Car_Neon_LED_Lighting/Indicator_Light_LED_Bulbs/indicator_light_led_bulbs.html
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: F Body on March 16, 2009, 08:12:55 PM
Quoting: F Body
Just give me a few hours to wade through the 380 pages


Ah page 41 of 1,187 electrical pages (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/shame.gif)

Yes it's a wedge fitting but the description isn't brilliant (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/sad.gif)


Park & turn signal ( Chevrolet ) Trade Number = 3157K

No wattages on the circuit diagram on page 61 (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: Rocky on March 16, 2009, 09:37:46 PM
If they are the same as a 3rd gen i have them in stock as i bring a box in with me from the states each year
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: a91_formula on March 17, 2009, 07:44:20 AM


These look way too small - are these for the side repeater lights?
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: a91_formula on March 17, 2009, 07:46:38 AM
Quoting: Rocky
If they are the same as a 3rd gen i have them in stock as i bring a box in with me from the states each year


I did a very quick search - and I don't think they are the same as the 3rd gens ones are bayonet fittings - but thanks (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: Titsy on March 17, 2009, 09:01:08 AM
They are about the size they appear on the screen (for me anyway)...
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: a91_formula on March 17, 2009, 12:16:02 PM
This is them

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=250335369079&Category=116508

I have ordered two pairs so I got a spare set put aside (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Looks as though he also does quite a bit of yanky stuff (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Thanks for all your help ;)
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: F Body on March 17, 2009, 12:35:26 PM
Quoting: a91_formula
This is them



3157 for the win (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)

It would appear that they are also used in the Ford Focus (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: Has anyone had to ever change......
Post by: FUBAR on March 17, 2009, 01:10:54 PM
Quoting: Titsy
194 wedge bulb


thats the ones I was referring to...