brake light question

sputnik · 05-21-2006, 11:08 PM

The Honda dealership very kindly replaced Papaya's driver's side brake light on Friday because it burned out. I didn't even think about changing it myself after a recent experience changing the rear turn signal bulb on the Ford which took two hours and involved pliers, a file, sandpaper, scissors and and superglue! I can tell you it looks scary behind that Ford lens since I got a hold of it!

Honda charged only for the bulb ($3.55) and they were able to change it out fast. Everything seems to be working perfectly. I'm grateful.

I have a quick question about the bulbs. IC Search mentions a twin filament #7443 (newer version of #1157) as the brake light bulb. The dealership needed to use an Acura 12V 21W/5W bulb part #34906-ST5-003 because that's what was in stock and matched the wattage. Are there any significant differences?

Insightful Trekker · 05-21-2006, 11:15 PM

If its work'in there ain't

Unless someone has a #7443 and an Acura #34906-ST5-003 both in hand I doubt you'll get an Acura answer.

Now somebody will undoubtedly pop in and tell you how you got ripped off paying $3.55 for a .49 bulb anywhere else. But for the "free" labor your got a bargin. If you can do Ford taillights the Insight are a snap

HTH!

Kevin Dougherty · 05-22-2006, 09:17 AM

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I doubt you'll get an Acura answer.

oooooooouch!

b1shmu63 · 05-22-2006, 06:08 PM

Went right over my head!

Resist · 05-22-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sputnik

The dealership needed to use an Acura 12V 21W/5W bulb part #34906-ST5-003 because that's what was in stock and matched the wattage. Are there any significant differences?

Yea, the $3.55 overcharge.