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Old May 12, 2020 | 11:55 AM
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Is the parking lamp LED on this vehicle? Can I replace the bulb or the entire light housing?
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Old May 12, 2020 | 02:16 PM
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Replace the light. Go to the auto store and purchase one. You should be changing the angel eye bulb. It's a pita but shouldn't take you longer than 10 mins. Replace both because the other one is right behind it
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Old May 12, 2020 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Angelicdome
Is the parking lamp LED on this vehicle? Can I replace the bulb or the entire light housing?
You can find an LED substitute for the bulb. You'll like it because it will be brighter.
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Old May 12, 2020 | 03:06 PM
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How much do you think they cost?
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Old May 12, 2020 | 03:17 PM
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Pull the bulb out first so you know what you're looking for. If you want the LED version go on eBay and search for it. They can be $10 or $40. It all depends on what you're willing to spend and what you want to do. It's just a small bulb you pull out the casing and put back in

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Old May 12, 2020 | 03:26 PM
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Awesome. Thank you. I was concerned I might have to replace the entire headlight.
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Old May 12, 2020 | 03:38 PM
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Posted the casing your looking for in the headlight assembly and the bulb from advance auto. It's pretty cheap if you just want to replace with halogen bulbs. $7 at advance for the pair
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Old May 12, 2020 | 04:08 PM
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Awesome. Thank you
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Old May 13, 2020 | 07:54 AM
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Getting the headlight assembly out was a PITA of a learning curve. Once you get past that, you'll be fine. Scratched my bumper up a bit figuring it out though.
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