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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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I've been trying to find some nice replacement tail lights for my 2007 tC (Flint Mica). After purchasing some Spyder lights from k2motors (which they assured me would fit the '07 model) and had to return them as the connector is different. I'm now having trouble finding anyone who is selling tail lights that fit the 2007 model.

I'm only replacing the light because some idiot smashed one of mine while it was parked in my office parking lot.

Anyone replace the lights on their 2007 tC without a problem?
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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wtf are spyder lights
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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craigslist always has people parting out their TC
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Spyder
http://www.andysautosport.com/scion/...s/spyder_auto/
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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oog... not sure i'd like them.. and for that price?? daaaang
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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check PPC. someone is usually selling stock tails or even anzo tails, which i think look hell of alot nicer than the spyder ones
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion...em360014006832



FOUND IT!!! hurry!! lol
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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i got a pair of stock.. 100 shipped
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewj7
oh those. nvm
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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hey, i've got those and i love em! not sure why you had a problem with fitment. anyway, if you want stock tails i've got a set $70 shipped
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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i really want those smoked ones. im worried about them not fitting now though. =/
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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i have the black ones. i dont know what the problem with fitment would be. you use the same wiring harness and bulbs as your stock. it's plug and play. HOWEVER, there is a thread on here somewhere (just search) that shows you how to fix the led harness. they have two of the prongs switched and it blows your fuse till you fix it. it's not hard at all, no cutting wires or anything
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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The connectors were completely different, apparently the connector changed on the '07 model
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 03:20 AM
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no it didnt
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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yea... it didnt. those taillights just suck
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 03:48 AM
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the two connectors that are attached to the taillights replace the brake light bulbs. the other two bulbs stay the same. try em again...they'll fit
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 04:26 AM
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Ah - i found the posting, thank you so much for your help!
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ghlight=prongs
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 04:36 AM
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yea the connecter wiring needs to be fixed and also they flipped the position of the reverse light and turn signal
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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I have those exact taillights and they fit perfect on my 07
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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so you get the plugs set and tails installed?



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