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Rear Turn Light Issue #1171122 01/30/05 11:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15 San Jose, CA B Ben_dup3 OP New CEG\'er
OP Ben_dup3 New CEG\'er B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15 San Jose, CA	On a road trip to Vegas, suddenly I noticed that my right turn signal, when engaged, was going really fast. My roommate, riding next to me, said that usually means that the bulb had gone out. A couple of days later, the same thing happened with the left side. I am assuming that both bulbs just happened to go out (and not something worse at work). I went down to a Kragen auto parts to grab new bulbs. The guy looked up my car info, and handed me some. I just went to go try and plug them in and the bulbs are completely different, wont fit in the socket. So before I go back and get another set (they were cheap, so I am only out like $2), I am wondering if anyone here knows an exact model number to get. I tried looking online, but couldn't find any info. I wouldn't mind ordering them online if someone had a link.

Re: Rear Turn Light Issue #1171123 01/30/05 11:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 197 Cambridge Ontario Canada R realslimshaver CEG\'er
realslimshaver CEG\'er R Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 197 Cambridge Ontario Canada	1157 for the back and 1157na for the frunt mine is a 95 and has the classic back so depending on what year yours is it may be diffrent Last edited by realslimshaver; 01/30/05 11:42 PM. RIP Frank Foreman. March 15 2005. died in a tragic car crash at the age of 18.<Drive Safe> 1995 Contour gl Zetec auto. 178000km

Re: Rear Turn Light Issue #1171124 01/30/05 11:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 392 Montreal, Quebec N Nic_ContourSE99 CEG\'er
Nic_ContourSE99 CEG\'er N Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 392 Montreal, Quebec	Ask for 3157 or 3357, these are the same models. Anyways what you need is double intensity bulb. First intensity for the parking light and the higher intensity for the brakes. Nic. Contour 99 MTX V6 fully loaded, stock with 110000km. Illuminated sunroof switch. About to do the mystique rear dome light conversion with eyeball dome light.

Re: Rear Turn Light Issue #1171125 01/30/05 11:39 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 197 Cambridge Ontario Canada R realslimshaver CEG\'er
realslimshaver CEG\'er R Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 197 Cambridge Ontario Canada	also 1157 bulbs have raised bumps in them. they have to filliments in them so this only lets them go in right. if it wont work turn them 180degrees and try again RIP Frank Foreman. March 15 2005. died in a tragic car crash at the age of 18.<Drive Safe> 1995 Contour gl Zetec auto. 178000km

Re: Rear Turn Light Issue #1171126 01/30/05 11:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15 San Jose, CA B Ben_dup3 OP New CEG\'er
OP Ben_dup3 New CEG\'er B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15 San Jose, CA	Originally posted by realslimshaver: 1157 for the back and 1157na for the frunt Originally posted by Nic_ContourSE99: Ask for 3157 or 3357, these are the same models. Ok, so which is it The guy gave me 1157 bulbs, and they don't fit in the plugs (I have a 2000 Contour Sport, if that matters). The bottom of the stock bulbs have a small rectangular connector. The bulbs I purchased have just a cylindrical base. Is there an adaptor I need to purchase?

Re: Rear Turn Light Issue #1171127 01/31/05 12:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 70 Beloit, WI J jkr2wld CEG\'er
jkr2wld CEG\'er J Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 70 Beloit, WI	Are you sure you are pulling the turn signals, sounds like the running lamp. Mine is '97 and it runs the 1157/ 1156 mix as well. jkr2wld '97 LX 2.5 ATX Vibrant White

Re: Rear Turn Light Issue #1171128 01/31/05 12:01 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 197 Cambridge Ontario Canada R realslimshaver CEG\'er
realslimshaver CEG\'er R Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 197 Cambridge Ontario Canada	it must be 3157 or 3357 then. i have a 95 so they must of changed it for the 98+ contours judging by the fact that u are asking about stuff that would be in your car manuel u can download a .pdf manual at this site. ford fleet select maintenance and select manuals RIP Frank Foreman. March 15 2005. died in a tragic car crash at the age of 18.<Drive Safe> 1995 Contour gl Zetec auto. 178000km

Re: Rear Turn Light Issue #1171129 01/31/05 12:04 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 674 HUSKER NATION!!! D dpa43_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
dpa43_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er D Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 674 HUSKER NATION!!!	Originally posted by Ben: Originally posted by realslimshaver: 1157 for the back and 1157na for the frunt Originally posted by Nic_ContourSE99: Ask for 3157 or 3357, these are the same models. Ok, so which is it The guy gave me 1157 bulbs, and they don't fit in the plugs (I have a 2000 Contour Sport, if that matters). The bottom of the stock bulbs have a small rectangular connector. The bulbs I purchased have just a cylindrical base. Is there an adaptor I need to purchase? Up front uses Sylvania 3457kNA Amber in color. Rears use Sylvania 3157k. You can use any brand name you want as long as they have the plastic rectangle connector. There is not adapter for the round metal bottom ones. They changed connector style form Pre98 to Post98. Originally posted by Davo: Good work, Dave. You're definitely the #1 interior guy around these parts; always innovating. Redline Goods ShifterBoots:5% Discount

Re: Rear Turn Light Issue #1171130 01/31/05 03:23 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15 San Jose, CA B Ben_dup3 OP New CEG\'er
OP Ben_dup3 New CEG\'er B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15 San Jose, CA	Originally posted by realslimshaver: it must be 3157 or 3357 then. i have a 95 so they must of changed it for the 98+ contours judging by the fact that u are asking about stuff that would be in your car manuel u can download a .pdf manual at this site. ford fleet select maintenance and select manuals I would have looked in the manual, but I don't know where it is at this point, and I didn't know that an online version existed. I figured this was a great place to post to get info. Just so anyone in the future needs to know, on the 2000 Contour, it uses 3157 lights for the rear.

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