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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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parking ligghts...

will the parking lights from a 1997 z28 camaro fit in my 1996 z28?

they seem to to be brighter like that of the ls1's or the corvettes...anyone know?
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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i think so?
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 01:22 PM
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know of anyone who has done it?
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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The bezel and lens on a 97 are the same as 93-96... if you want DRL's, you need to buy a DRL conversion kit... availble at any GM dealership, I believe.
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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ok....so i have a 96 and my buddy has a 97 and somehow his are brighter...i bought an a set of amber bulbs 3157NALL from autozone but i looked in my engine bay and it is gonna be a mother gettin the old bulbs out and hte new ones in...
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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ok....so i have a 96 and my buddy has a 97 and somehow his are brighter...i bought an a set of amber bulbs 3157NALL from autozone but i looked in my engine bay and it is gonna be a mother gettin the old bulbs out and hte new ones in...
It's not the bulbs...

DRL's run all the time by themselves, not like turning your parking lights on.

DRL's burn the bulb at the higher intensity (like when you have your turn signal on, only solid), while simply turning your parking lights on burns the bulb at the lower intensity (as well as lighting your dash lights, taillights, and side marker lights).
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 03:34 PM
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ok....so i have a 96 and my buddy has a 97 and somehow his are brighter...i bought an a set of amber bulbs 3157NALL from autozone but i looked in my engine bay and it is gonna be a mother gettin the old bulbs out and hte new ones in...
Also, if you are going to change the bulbs (though this won't help for what you are trying to accomplish) ... go at them from underneath the front fascia... not through the engine bay... much easier!
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 03:40 PM
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ha yea...i took off black piece under near and was able to reach up there but i couldnt get the bulb out..i got the signal bulb out but i cant get the parking light bulb out...
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 07:14 PM
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anyone know about what the DRL conversion kit cost?
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 08:08 PM
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i think this should help....

http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/b/...e_made_drl.htm
Old Jun 4, 2003 | 06:56 AM
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i think this should help....

http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/b/...e_made_drl.htm
Follow that - much cheaper and probably easier than whatever "kit" there is supposed to be from the factory.

You can also wire this in to come on with your ignition - just like your radio - same basic principle. But the guide there shows you how to do it with a toggle switch, so if you aren't comfortable wiring, I suggest that method.
Old Jun 4, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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im good with wiring, but i dont really want a toggle switch, im gonna have to find another way to make them turn on. im still confused about what u do at night?? do u have to turn them on with the toggle switch or what? can u just leave the switch always on?
Old Jun 4, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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no idea...
Old Jun 4, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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You seem to have your problem worked out... it's the DRLs that are brighter than your parking lights.
But just for the record:
Front signal lamp housings are identical and interchangeable from 93-02

Dave
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