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handmedown03
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1.Has anybody ever been successful getting these plastic washer/screw bumper fastener thingees? Do you happen to have a part number? I know before I even ask the parts guy, that I will get this "deer in the headlights" look and a "i wouldn't even know where to look" answer. They hate fasteners and wiring with equal distaste.Image

2. I have heard mention of a list of equivalent LEDS on the site but have yet to find them. Does anybody have a shortcut handy? Thanks. :mrgreen:
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I'm not sure exactly which part in the diagram it would be, but this should at least help lead you in the right direction...

As far as LEDs, I would suggest checking this thread. As far as where to get the LEDs, I personally prefer SuperBrightLEDs and v-LEDs.
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handmedown03
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Re: 2 questions

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Thanks. Number 9 is probably what I need but I will probably have to get one to prove it. Some Toyotas have the same setup but the lengths are different and any in a salvage yard are old and crunchy so I may have to fab something in the long run.
Do you run into the led flasher thing in a Vibe where it doesn't draw enuf amps to make the flasher work?
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handmedown03 wrote:
Do you run into the led flasher thing in a Vibe where it doesn't draw enuf amps to make the flasher work?
I think the stock flasher is designed to flash really fast if one of the bulbs is burned out, and at least in viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33711 putting in LED turn signals required a replacement flasher
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We don't have LED bulbs in our turn signals. We just have them in the license plate lights, reverse lights and interior lights. I'm happy with the Stealth Auto chrome amber bulbs we have in the turn signals. No need for any different flashers or anything. Plug and play.
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