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Lighting - FAQ

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GTO Pete

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Thanks to Pete for his Original FAQ and all his efforts
-Pudmunkie


Part Numbers
Contour bulb part numbers

Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Projector headlight info/discussion - Projectors for your retrofitting projects are available from many sources including Ebay, Rallylights.com and many others.
How-to bake open headlights
Hazing Headlights
Hazing Headlights by ghent96
98+ Clear corner discussion
98+ clear corners - Search: "clear corner" for thousands of posts about this
**Note that in most states, removing the amber side lens is illegal.

Disable headlight flash for keyless entry
Headlights, baking, Hightower mod
Headlights, fix broken headlight tabs
Eyelids, Fiberglass eyelids
Eyelids, Fiberglass eyelids by BlackE1
Fixing Headlight Broken Tabs by svT-Rex

HID
HID Crash Course
HID FAQ
HID FAQ 2
Also search: HID

Morettes
Mondeo Morrette headlights are not a direct fit and require extensive modification. But.....Morettes are currently in test phase to fit 98+ Contours

Bulbs
It is NOT recommended to use higher wattage bulbs. The stock wiring harnesses are designed to work with specific wattage bulbs. Increasing the wattage of bulbs can 1) melt your housing(s) and 2) cause harness failure which can lead to electrical problems and even fire. Use higher wattage bulbs at your own risk.
High beam bulbs in low beam - 9005 in 9006

Fog lights
Stock foglight FAQ By CEGer CSVT1214
Fog lights on with parking lights
Fog lights on with parking lights by 95_Mystique
Fog lights turn on with remote unlock
Fog lights turn on with remote unlock by Blast47
Fog light aftermarket replacement (Platinum Burner)
How to - Fogs on w/ parking lights mod By CEGer 95_Mystique
Hella fog light wiring - How to By CEGer Tourige
Hella fog light mounting - How to By CEGer GoonzSVT
PIAA fog light mounting on SE brackets - How to By CEGer GoonzSVT
Amber Fog Lights by Swami
Yellow Fog Lights by blu_fuz
Fog Light Walmart Platinum Burner Install by mnewxcv
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Search: foglight
Remote Fog Light Entry Mod By CEGer Plato
Stock fogs with external wiring on pre 98's By CEGer chongo
Fog Light Version 2.0 by CSVT_2004

Brake Lights
Clear third break light cover

=Indiglo gauges=
Ebay is a good source
Search: indiglo

Sidemarkers
Side Marker Install FAQ
Install
Side Marker Install
Also search for: sidemarker

Door Handles
Lighted keyhole mod

LED Switches
Finding the right resistor for LED installs From CEGer wa2tuff
LED window switches
 
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