99 spec sidemarkers same as protege's?
12-02-03, 08:29 PM
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99 spec sidemarkers same as protege's?
while i was lookin in2 gettin the 99 spec sidemarkers, a cpl told me they're practically identical to the sidemarkers u can get from mazda for the protege... and for like the $60some u pay, u get the lights AND wiring harness...
any truth to that? cuz if they're practically identical, there's no real point in payin $60 JUST for the lights, and havin to wait 4 'em to come in, correct?
any truth to that? cuz if they're practically identical, there's no real point in payin $60 JUST for the lights, and havin to wait 4 'em to come in, correct?
12-03-03, 05:06 PM
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yeah, the side markers are the same ones. The rx-7 OEM side markers are the same on the protege. I have a set of OEM side markers and the other day I saw the same thing on the protege so I'm very very sure that they are the same.
12-03-03, 11:49 PM
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<< The protege ones are clear with amber bulbs aren't they? >>
the stock protege ones are amber. the mazdaspeed protege comes w/ clear markers and amber bulbs
so they're the same as the protege and tribute, eh? i also heard they're the same as the MPV lol. 99spec all the way! haha
i guess im prob just gonna find which one is cheaper and rock that one.
thanx
the stock protege ones are amber. the mazdaspeed protege comes w/ clear markers and amber bulbs
so they're the same as the protege and tribute, eh? i also heard they're the same as the MPV lol. 99spec all the way! haha
i guess im prob just gonna find which one is cheaper and rock that one.
thanx
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12-04-03, 08:45 AM
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Since this thread's question has been answered, I guess it's ok for me to hijack it. 
On the 99 spec RX-7 the side lights are amber, so are they wired as turn signals or running lights? With many front-ends (99 included) you end up with no running lights on the front 3/4 of the car. I bought my car with the side markers wired as running lights for this reason, and was considering switching them to turn signals.
On the 99 spec RX-7 the side lights are amber, so are they wired as turn signals or running lights? With many front-ends (99 included) you end up with no running lights on the front 3/4 of the car. I bought my car with the side markers wired as running lights for this reason, and was considering switching them to turn signals.
12-04-03, 09:00 AM
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<< Yeah, I got mine for $15 hehe >>
yea...WHERE??!!
i dropped by the dealership and u know wut they told me? $60some bucks, and i think that was for each one. parts department are professional robbers.... they just happen to wear a uniform lol
skotx...
if u mean dim/parking lights by "running lights" then here's the deal
w/ the 99 spec noses, the front combo lights (the $400 ones) are SUPPOSED to be wired w/ RE or knightsport wiring harnesses, so the amber bulb is a turn signal, and the other bulb is a dim/parking light. but most ppl dont buy the harness, so they just make one, and wire it into either parking or turn signals...
as for sidemarkers...wut i thought most ppl do is run a wire from the sidemarker to the turn signal... so it acts as a turn signal, not a dim/parkin light. thats why imma get the protege lights that come w/ a harness, so it'll be easier to set 'em up as turn signals
oh and btw..i dunno where ur located, but if ur in someplace like gay VA... having a sidemarker light as a dim/parking light WILL get u pulled over, esp. in fairfax county. they're not supposed to be on while driving.. only when turning lol...go figure
yea...WHERE??!!
i dropped by the dealership and u know wut they told me? $60some bucks, and i think that was for each one. parts department are professional robbers.... they just happen to wear a uniform lol
skotx...
if u mean dim/parking lights by "running lights" then here's the deal
w/ the 99 spec noses, the front combo lights (the $400 ones) are SUPPOSED to be wired w/ RE or knightsport wiring harnesses, so the amber bulb is a turn signal, and the other bulb is a dim/parking light. but most ppl dont buy the harness, so they just make one, and wire it into either parking or turn signals...
as for sidemarkers...wut i thought most ppl do is run a wire from the sidemarker to the turn signal... so it acts as a turn signal, not a dim/parkin light. thats why imma get the protege lights that come w/ a harness, so it'll be easier to set 'em up as turn signals
oh and btw..i dunno where ur located, but if ur in someplace like gay VA... having a sidemarker light as a dim/parking light WILL get u pulled over, esp. in fairfax county. they're not supposed to be on while driving.. only when turning lol...go figure
12-04-03, 09:54 AM
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Originally posted by skotx
Since this thread's question has been answered, I guess it's ok for me to hijack it.
On the 99 spec RX-7 the side lights are amber, so are they wired as turn signals or running lights? With many front-ends (99 included) you end up with no running lights on the front 3/4 of the car. I bought my car with the side markers wired as running lights for this reason, and was considering switching them to turn signals.
Since this thread's question has been answered, I guess it's ok for me to hijack it.
On the 99 spec RX-7 the side lights are amber, so are they wired as turn signals or running lights? With many front-ends (99 included) you end up with no running lights on the front 3/4 of the car. I bought my car with the side markers wired as running lights for this reason, and was considering switching them to turn signals.
01-09-06, 09:23 PM
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Did anyone's Protege/MPV/Tribute sidemarkers come w/ a harness or any wiring at all sticking out the back of the socket? Cuz I checked out a set today, and all it had was a plug connector on the back...and I got a friend who wants the splicing to be as easy as possible...
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01-11-06, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Did anyone's Protege/MPV/Tribute sidemarkers come w/ a harness or any wiring at all sticking out the back of the socket? Cuz I checked out a set today, and all it had was a plug connector on the back...and I got a friend who wants the splicing to be as easy as possible...
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ramy i got my set of protage markers from malloy mazda for about 60.00 for both no harness and there clear with amber/orange bulb about 2years ago still need to install them some day i'll post pic when i get a chance
01-12-06, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Neo, you wouldn't happen to have a part number for that, would ya? And I'm assuming you're talking about the Protege/Tribute harness, right? I don't have a manual for 'em...
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