I recently purchased new tail lights for my FIT about 2 weeks ago. They finally arrived and when I went to put them on, I came across a slight problem.

When switching out the old light for the new light, I am supposed to use the stock signal and reverse bulbs. The signal light fits fine in the new housing, but the reverse light is too small for the slot and simply goes right through. I don't want to leave a loose bulb just flapping about. I can't interchange any of the bulbs/wiring/plug because each one is a different size.

Anyone know what I can do to fix this? I need either a way to secure the smaller plastic bulb attachment piece to the slightly larger slot in the new light housing, or a place where I can buy/order a new bulb that will fit in the slot that uses the reverse light wiring/plug.

Below I have included some pictures to better illustrate my problem:

1. Old tail light ---> New tail light


2. Old light housing (with bulbs)


3. New light housing (with LED connector)


4. Wire connectors from car


5. Stock Bulbs


6. Notice how the signal light fits fine, but the revers light is loose.

 

You might try pm'ing jookybanana, I think he has the same aftermarket tail lights.

 

Or you could fashion an adapter out of a rubber stopper to fill in the space, just a thought!

 

I have a gd3 with depo tail lights and had the same problem. I just used some windshield weather strip putty crap that is sticky but can come off if i need it to and slid the bulb in and put that shit on the outside to hold it in. Woks great. Dont know where u can get it but that wuld work if u can find something like that