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Old 09-22-09, 02:34 AM
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I searched this and there were too many misc. tail light threads. Would 01-05 OEM tails make the light out indicator go on in a 98-00? Also, is there a difference between 98-00 inners and 01-05's?
Old 09-22-09, 02:42 AM
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will not trigger any lights and usually 01-05 inners are darker red
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wont trigger light out, but IIRC, its a different harness. Same plug, but with more bulbs than the '98-'00 or visa versa
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You have two options. Either you can buy the harness to make it work or there is a write up about how to make it work somewhere on here. (Something along the lines of connecting two wires)
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Originally Posted by Infamous 1
You have two options. Either you can buy the harness to make it work or there is a write up about how to make it work somewhere on here. (Something along the lines of connecting two wires)
have a link on a write up? i would like to know if possible.. i can't find it anywhere >.>
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Nope, you just need a converter for the reverse light and you're good. OR do what i did... Look for a old car and cut off the signal lights and use that as reverse light.


As for the inner's it should not trigger anything.
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all you need to buy is a load resistor and that will take care of the problem.



EDIT: oops... I was reading too many topics at once, thought he was talking about LED's

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You don't need a resistor at all for the 01-05 tails. The bulbs are identical so the car can't tell a difference. Your light will only turn on if your bulbs are burned out or you have certain LED taillights.
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so the only difference between the 98-00, and 01-05 is the reverse light?
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Yes. The harness is different. Everything else is plug n' play.
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cool, ty for the fast responds. my friend has a 2000 gs300 and he just got some 01-05 tail lights with inners. is there a good place to buy the harness besides ebay?
thanx again
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Years ago...I bought a set for a buddy who wanted to upgrade as your buddy is doing now. The tails came with bulbs and harness included. Did your buddy buy the 01+ tails with the harness? I'd check the box before searching for harness'.
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Originally Posted by ka7end
cool, ty for the fast responds. my friend has a 2000 gs300 and he just got some 01-05 tail lights with inners. is there a good place to buy the harness besides ebay?
thanx again
Carson Toyota or Sewell Lexus. They're about $32/side (after discount).

When I bought my 01+ tails, I made sure they came with new harnesses.
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nope, he said he got it for free, it didn't come with the harness thingy
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