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11-10-2007, 01:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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Need assistance with a part
I broke my amber lens (porch light) on my 2007 3400. I went to CW for a replacement, but they have the wrong style - not the rectangle lens, only one that has a curved face on it. Won't fit. I ended up buying the whole assembly then from CW and brought it home to install. When I saw how much trouble it would be (remember, I have two bad shoulders and can't work over my head - plus it all has to be thoroughly re-caulked), I took it back with the idea of just calling my dealer and having a replacement lens sent to me.
Guess which one the parts mgr sent me... That's right. The same lens I took back to CW. I just received an email from the parts mgr asking if I could send her a pic or part number. I had thrown my cracked one away, not figuring this was going to be such a problem.
Could someone send my a pic and a part number of that amber outside lens?
Thanks!
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11-10-2007, 01:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Blanc
Posts: 2,508
M.O.C. #5965
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Dave - I somehow lost the amber porch light cap and replaced it at an auto parts store. I measured the area that the old one came from and was able to get the replacement that way. - Jim
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11-10-2007, 01:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
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Thanks, Jim. I've been looking (Walmart, too). Haven't been able to find it so far.
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11-10-2007, 02:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
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M.O.C. #2839
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Same here Dave..got one at a auto parts store...
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11-10-2007, 02:36 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Fort Myers
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I'll look...
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11-10-2007, 06:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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You can always use a clear lens with an Amber bulb...... I may have a clear lens...somewhere, let me know if you need it and I will look.
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11-10-2007, 06:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
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Thanks, Ozz. How hard is it to find a 195 amber bulb? I will try to find an open auto parts store this afternoon, also.
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11-10-2007, 10:09 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Fort Myers
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M.O.C. #4282
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Back from the auto stores - nothing even close... Bought 921 amber bulbs. Ozz I will PM you.
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11-10-2007, 10:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Merlin
Posts: 668
M.O.C. #7368
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Dave, sent you a PM, Took several pictures for you.
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11-10-2007, 11:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
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Thanks, Bob. I replied.
BTW, while poking around in the auto parts stores, I noticed some LED replacement bulbs starting to pop up in these stores. No 921s or 1076s (the two we use in our Montanas), but I am sure you could probably order them. I know you can order over the internet and I also am aware they are expensive - approx 3-4 times the cost in AutoZone. But the way I go through these standard bulbs, I am wondering if they would last longer?
Also, I had a question about the different number bulbs that look identical. They 921 and the 194, for instance. I studied the base sizes closely. Can't see any difference. Both are 12v. I almost bought an LED 194A (amber) to try in my 921 porch light socket. However I chickened out, figuring I really didn't want to experiment with a $10 bulb... The 194A did not seem to be a "directional" light. The LED replacement for the 2057 bulb DID seem to be directional. I know this has been discussed as a minor problem for LED bulbs.
Any experts out there?
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11-10-2007, 12:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Arroyo Grande
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M.O.C. #6460
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Dave, maybe this will help muddy the subject. I did a search on LED Bulb Specifications, and there seems to be a lot about them. On site
http://autolumination.com/specifications.194.html may get you started in the right direction for crossover bulbs. ( Bulbs only, not the lense) Bill
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11-10-2007, 02:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Hurricane
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Most auto parts stores have a catalog that will tell the wattage of the bulbs. Generally the only difference between bulbs with the same base is the wattage, higher wattage is more brightness.
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11-10-2007, 03:29 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Fort Myers
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M.O.C. #4282
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Thanks, Bill, for the link.
Thanks for the info c5racer.
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