first off, forget about the bulbs altogether. You're barking up the wrong tree there. What I've been trying to convey is the importance of the bulb SOCKET. go back and re-read ALL the posts carefully (in my posts, I try to choose my words carefully). I know there's a lot of back and forth from several people, but if you read all the posts carefully, you wil follow the thinking.

Anybody feel free to correct my statements below to the US based guys waiting for JDM lamps (all my words based solely on the base JDM lamp as I have not seen an LED version):

1. The USDM wire harness (on the car) will plug 'n play 100% with the JDM taillamp and bulb sockets (confirmed from Tork & by pics from Squawking7500).
2. IF you get a JDM lamp without bulb sockets, the USDM turn signal and tail/stop sockets will transfer over 100% (firsthand experience myself).
3. IF you get a JDM lamp without bulb sockets, the USDM back up socket WILL NOT transfer. It is smaller than the hole, it will fall in the lamp, then you will look at the heavens and want to scream (firsthand experience myself).

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4. IF you get a JDM lamp without bulb sockets, you MUST source a JDM backup bulb socket from somewhere where the JDM lamp is used (i.e. Japan, Philippines, Thailand, etc.) (firsthand experience myself & confirmed by JDM_DOHC_SiR).
5. My first stop at both the local Honda and Acura dealerships was unsuccessful in finding a US socket that would, a) fit in the JDM lamp and b) mate up to the USDM connector (confirmed by JDM_DOHC_SiR). Maybe you will have better success with your own local parts guy. If so, post up the part number so future readers can have it.
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*Update* 4. IF you get a JDM lamp without bulb sockets, you will have to get pn 33515-S50-003 online or from your local dealer to use for the backup function. It is used on both Hondas and Acuras so if one dealer is out of stock try the other. I got mine locally for about $4.50 each ($2+ online but then you have to pay shipping too).

Lastly for qbmurderer13,

6. The JDM backup function uses a W21W bulb. As far as I know, this bulb is pretty common in the US also (on other Japanese cars) and can be purchased at all your usual bulb places. To be on the safe side, check your store first or just get the bulb WITH your socket. *edit: the USDM number for the W21W bulb is a 7440*

I hope that clears up all the hulla-balloo for everyone considering this swap. I say its worthwhile and everyone shouldn't be concerned as long as they get their backup socket. Ok?

 

Thanks for clearing that up. Thankfully I found out the guy I'm exchanging lights with actually bought me a brand new pair of taillights from honda which includes all bulbs and sockets. What a guy huh? Ill be sending him my lights also with all the bulbs and sockets. These people are really going out of their way to help us out guys hope everyone appreciates them. Big thanks to preaw and everybody in thailand.

Lights will be here monday!

 

This's the part no. for the JDM tail lights L & R

33550-TF0-003
33500-TF0-003

 

Not sure if one of these will do the job or not.

33515-S50-003
33513-S84-A01
33514-S2R-003

Honda Parts and Honda Accessories from Bernardi Parts - Bernardi Honda Parts and Accessories

 

Hi guys , I am from Singapore with the JDM tails of a GE6 currently. Would like to check if anyone is interested in doing an exchange for the tails?

 

PM sent to 2. BakedCookies and 3. jaydubz79 already about the exchange programs

looking forward for your replies ..... because there are still some people waiting for the exchange

Regards
Sumit

 

Hi, I'm interested in the exchange for the non-LED JDM tail lights. I have a custom smoked/tinted (20%) USDM ones. But it can also be taken off if you desire.

 

I'm out its just too costly. I might as well work a deal with Nori to exchange or buy them from Japan.

Sorry Guys.

 

Hey guys just got my lights from thailand!





Install was fairly easy, hardest part was trying to stretch that brake harness wire and plug it into the bulb. You have to stretch it about 3-4 inches and theres very little room. Plus I also dropped one of the 8mm nuts into the abyss. Make sure you have extra nuts cause if you dont it wont sit flush.

 

To the people with the ability to purchase new JDM tails and ship, what is the typical price and est shipping to the US?

This will help all the people who are on the fence about getting them.

 

I will let you know tomorrow morning when I ship em out.

 

hi everyone

i am a friend of Squawking7500 that exchange the taillights with Qbmurderer13.

i have the other pairs of the taillight.just tell Squawking7500

the shipping cost from bangkok thailand by thaiiland post to USA around 100++ $ up to its weight.
and it take around 9 to 10 days by EMS from bangkok to Qbmurderer13 ORLANDO, FLORIDA.
you can tracking from the thailand post web (http://track.thailandpost.com/tracki...t.aspx?lang=en)
til it's arrive in USA and also after that you can tracking from your USPS web (http://www.usps.com/),
i and Qbmurderer13 used both web now the taillight installed at his car and i'm waiting for mine.

the taillight from here thailand weight around 1.2 kg. per side.after i packed in to the box it's weight around 3.5 KG







AND to confirm Squawking7500 that the part number in thailand for the L + R taillight are

33550-TF0-003
33500-TF0-003



thanks
#ajay777

 

Hello ajay777, nice to meet you sir. Thanks for helping out on this!

again, prices for shipping listed below

open an account with USPS it is easy and filling out customs paper work is also much easier.
on the form.

put 'gift' wherever possible (or general merchandise as a second choice).

for the item put,
used plastic tail lights

for value there is a choice to make, I put $10 ea
but that is all the free insurance you will get, and you cant buy additional VALUE OF $10 EACH HELPS THEM FROM HAVING TO PAY IMPORT DUTY!!!!!!!!

Note for my business I send thousands of dollars of press parts to Asia each year and mostly use USPS International Priority and have NEVER had a problem so the $10 ea value should be fine.

Priority Mail® International 6 - 10 Days $63.00 $59.85 (second price is the online price) figured at 8 lbs 15 ounces and I used a fairly heavy box and wrapped them in 3 layers of bubble wrap. And I included a gift, you should also. Mine was USDM brochures on fit and civic (think about it, would YOU not enjoy receiving Honda brochures from Thailand????)


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HI Tork nice to meet you too sir.

for your information for shipping to thailand

i heard that if the value that you fill plus the shipping cost more than 100 $ usd.we have to pay for tax here in bangkok.and we won't get the mail at home,have to go to the post office to pay tax first and will get the mail,but if the cost lower than 100 $ we will get the mail at our home and we will not pay for tax

i've ever bought the crv taillight from Ebay USA first time the taillight was 100 $ shipping cost 50 $ i have to pay around 10$ for tax.second time the SI lights was 80$ shipping cost 45$ but the seller fill 20 $ in the valve,so i didn't pay for tax

and do not forget to send us as a GIFT

i have civic coupe si year 2000 with b20b turbo engine ,many part i order from the USA and now i'm waiting for the sunroof from USA,
fit is my sister's car

by the way i sent Qbmurderer13 the coinholder as a gift




how much for USDM fit headlight ?

thanks

 

Ajay777

2 questions.

1. if I read your statement right, should they put $15 each tail light as value? And that and the $60? shipping = about $90....does that avoid the duty charge???

2. What is a good gift to send along back to Thailand? I went with usdm brochures as that was all I could think of on very short notice....and I know I would myself have been thrilled with Thailand Honda brochures.

 

dear TORK
1.i'm not sure about that.the second time that i didn't pay for tax ,the seller put 20 $ for the value of both taillights so it's cost 10$ per each




2.the USDM brochures is very good,does Squawking7500 already sent you
the thai or japan honda brochures? now i have many of japan

 

Hey ajay777

I edited my post above to reflect $10 value each (maybe you could edit where you quoted me so there isn't conflicting info???)

No Squawking and I spent most of January working out the details.
He sent me a gift (coin holder), so I had to think fast about what to send him.
So the brochures might have been an idea I came up with on the tail light return.
So Preaw didnt know at the time, other wise I know he would have sent Thailand or JDM brochures as he is a very kind and thoughtful guy.

 

If someone is ready to send their JDM tails that wants USDM I am ready. PM me so we can setup the transaction.

I will need to recieve first though because I only have my one car.

 

250$ plus shipping ... ( price will vary on how fast you will want it )

 

The part# in bold is the one you guys will need.... it goes for around $9.15 each at the dealers in the States.. but they can be found for a little bit less if you search