Light bulbs/wiring for OEM tails?

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Oct 14, 2013 | 07:30 PM

GrnBrownies

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Light bulbs/wiring for OEM tails?

I have an 08 tC that came with the black OEM tails. I currently have a set of RS3's on mine and I'm looking to go back to the 05-07 red OEM tail lights (I know.. I can't seem to find the right tail lights.. haven't fallen in love with any of them). It's been a while so I'm hoping I can confirm what I need with you guys so I don't have to trouble shoot midway through the process. My questions:

1) I think I remember something different about the wiring for the TYC vs stock tails. Anyone know about this?

2) Are these the right bulbs? This is what I came up with:

Brake bulbs: 7443 CK type
Turn blinker bulb - 7440
Reverse lights - 931

Thanks guys!

Nov 22, 2013 | 01:53 PM

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I have an 08 tC that came with the black OEM tails. I currently have a set of RS3's on mine and I'm looking to go back to the 05-07 red OEM tail lights (I know.. I can't seem to find the right tail lights.. haven't fallen in love with any of them). It's been a while so I'm hoping I can confirm what I need with you guys so I don't have to trouble shoot midway through the process. My questions:

1) I think I remember something different about the wiring for the TYC vs stock tails. Anyone know about this? No difference, PnP, had a set at one point on my 09'

2) Are these the right bulbs? This is what I came up with: 08'-10'

Brake bulbs: 7443 CK type
Turn blinker bulb - 7440
Reverse lights - 931 - 921

Thanks guys!

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Nov 22, 2013 | 02:13 PM

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Finally an answer lol thanks

Nov 22, 2013 | 02:35 PM

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If you have the OEM harnesses in each set of tails, then there is no issue swapping in any of the 3 types - 05/07, 08, or TYC. The connector is the same on all 3, mates with the connector on the harness in the car.
The harnesses, sockets, and bulbs are different on each set of tails, but the connector is the same.

Nov 22, 2013 | 02:37 PM

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The tail light master has spoken!!

Nov 22, 2013 | 02:40 PM

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Lol.......and I have all 3, if anyone needs a pic of the harnesses to see the differences.

Nov 22, 2013 | 02:46 PM

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lol.. true that. I should have PMed the dude with a gazillion TLs lol

All good.. I'll take u guy's word (: appreciate all the info guys.

Nov 22, 2013 | 03:00 PM

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Down to 1/2 a gazillon now, slowly reducing the collection.

(Insert shameless plug here...)
Still have 2 new left TYCs, 2 used sets of TYCs (plus the ones on my car now), a set of RS3s, a set of 08s, 2 sets of 05/07, and a really nice set of tinted 05/07s. Oh, and a set of tinted xA TYCs, just for good measure.
All for sale if anyone is interested, except the RS3s. Keeping those.

Nov 29, 2013 | 02:15 AM

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Aw, I'll buy the RS3's if you don't want them GrnBrownies

. @Lil_Deuce_tCoupe, I'm interested in your TYC taillights. I was looking around for some RS3's, but reg TYC's are cool too. I just bought a driver side one on ebay...looking for a set or just the passenger (right side) if possible. Also kinda interested in your 05/07s tinted. Haha. Just send me some info on all of them if you can be so kind. :D