The USDM To JDM Taillight exchange program for GE's
#61
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?
Last edited by natepartlan; 04-16-2009 at 02:30 PM. Reason: added US bulb info; added backup socket info
#62
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!
Lights will be here monday!
#64
Not sure if one of these will do the job or not.
33515-S50-003
33513-S84-A01
33514-S2R-003
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33515-S50-003
33513-S84-A01
33514-S2R-003
Honda Parts and Honda Accessories from Bernardi Parts - Bernardi Honda Parts and Accessories
Last edited by Lek; 03-14-2009 at 09:16 PM.
#68
Sorry Guys.
#69
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.
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.
#70
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.
This will help all the people who are on the fence about getting them.
#72
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
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
Last edited by ajay777; 03-19-2009 at 12:50 PM.
#73
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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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Last edited by Tork; 03-19-2009 at 02:56 PM.
#74
Hello ajay777, nice to meet you sir. Thanks for helping out on this!
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put 'gift' wherever possible .....
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if you put $50, the recipient may have to pay a lot more duty (dont know Thailands .....
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 $20 ea value should be fine.
........ 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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put 'gift' wherever possible .....
.................................................. .......................
if you put $50, the recipient may have to pay a lot more duty (dont know Thailands .....
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 $20 ea value should be fine.
........ 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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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
Last edited by ajay777; 03-19-2009 at 03:17 PM.
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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.
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.
#76
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.
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.
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
Last edited by ajay777; 03-19-2009 at 02:47 PM.
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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.
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.
Last edited by Tork; 03-19-2009 at 03:06 PM.
#78
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.
I will need to recieve first though because I only have my one car.
#80
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