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08 to 09 tail light conversion.

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Old 02-17-13, 01:37 PM
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Default 08 to 09 tail light conversion.

I have a 2008 2IS and i can get my hands on 2009 tail lights for free. I know that I need the harness for the conversion, does anyone know where I can get just the harness.
Old 02-17-13, 02:22 PM
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why would you? the 06-08 and ISF tails are the best looking ones. look at some pictures before just installing "newer" tail lights. i would sell the 09's.
Old 02-17-13, 03:47 PM
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I don't like the 06-08 tails, but I agree the isF are sick. But the have to give up my tails for the 09 ones and I absolutely love them.
Old 02-17-13, 04:13 PM
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dealership should have them or call Sewell
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Originally Posted by Nikon
why would you? the 06-08 and ISF tails are the best looking ones. look at some pictures before just installing "newer" tail lights. i would sell the 09's.
Meh... 09-2012 tails > ISF

newer LEDS looks up to date imo.
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Does anyone know the price range?
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Originally Posted by lysis250
Does anyone know the price range?
i paid 60+ tax for both sides each is about 30.00 or so @ the dealer...
Old 02-17-13, 08:52 PM
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Can I look up the part online? If so does anyone know the part number.
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You can pull it off Sewell, but the dealer (or an independent shop) may be better. No shipping etc. Anyway, nice upgrade but I agree - the USDM IS-F tails are legit.
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I couldn't find it on Sewell anywhere.
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all you need is the full harness from the 09+ tail lamp... and swap it.

you don't need to buy anything extra as long you got the 09+ harness. it will plug into your car!
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So basically when I remove the tail light from the 09 IS250 I can just grab the harness right off the car as well, and therefore I don't need to purchase any harnesses right? That's kind of what I'm getting out of this
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Originally Posted by lysis250
So basically when I remove the tail light from the 09 IS250 I can just grab the harness right off the car as well, and therefore I don't need to purchase any harnesses right? That's kind of what I'm getting out of this
Yes, when you do the swap, make sure you swap the entire harness. This Lamp harness unplugs from the main harness.
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Thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by istundra
Yes, when you do the swap, make sure you swap the entire harness. This Lamp harness unplugs from the main harness.
I'm doing the swap tomorrow so i just wanted to ask one more question. How long is the harness, and is it noticeable right after taking the lights are out or is there additional shields that need to be removed to take out the harness? Because i've never taken out the tail lights before and I have no idea how long it is.


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