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fog lamps, help?


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Well before i go tearing stuff apart, I figured I would ask first. I stopped at the auto parts store yesterday and asked for a fog light for a 89 Reatta. They told me they couldn't get them anymore, that it was a part in there "grey" area. So my question is, Is it just a bulb or do i have to get the whole assembly? Or is there a close match on a different make of vehicle that will work. Or, any aftermarket lamps that will fit nicely?

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If your fog lamp is not damaged/broken and the only problem is it is not lighting, the bulb is replaceable. You unplug the connection and the bulb twists out counterclockwise. (all this done from under the car) The old bulb will have the part number. I am not were I can give you a number for the bulb.

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Note those 8xx bulbs are minature halogen and getting hard to find.

Also the fog light bulbs are only 27.5 watts and don't do much (better as a DRL). Problem is a hotter light will melt the housing. Need a cold light.

ps I've been using Silverstars in everything for years, even made an improvement on my '12.

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I just plug em in and go. The main difference is a 55w low beam instead of a 37.5w (stock) so is a bit more load on the headlamp circuit. OTOH I have had them in the Blue 88 for over a decade with no problem.

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