03 Foz upgraded to 05 Headlights?

dyrgutt · Post by **dyrgutt** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:00 am

Hey guys, I've swapped my headlights on the 03 XS Foz for the revised 04-05 black shadowed/surrounded ones. Obviously all fits well, but the later models had a second indicator bulb to the far right. Would it be safe to extend/piggy-back the existing signal wiring to the extra bulb without fear of slowing the flash rate down [the extra bulb is rated at 5W]...hmm, does anyone know if you can get LED bulbs for such? Thanks for any thoughts, cheers

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:14 am

Got photos? I don't see there being an issue. 2 x 5w lamps is only 800ma of extra load. There are plenty of cars with bullbars that have 2 front indicators and no issues.

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dyrgutt · Post by **dyrgutt** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:38 am

Cool Gannon - that's what I thought. Now I just have to find a male plug to fit the newer style socket, which looks like this:

...any ideas as to where I could get these - if they are common? Cheers

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:05 pm

maybe try the wreckers?

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 3:19 pm

Have you got photos showing the differences between the 2 lights?

dyrgutt · Post by **dyrgutt** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:12 am

Hey Gannon, they're just the standard ones, as in:

dyrgutt · Post by **dyrgutt** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:15 am

Hi all, [might have to start a new thread about where to get plugs, and/or, hassle Andy again]...anyhow, does anyone know where I could get this type of plug - I cant get a manufacturer for it as yet? Cheers guys

Post by **TOONGA** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:55 am

try this page

http://autolumination.com/connectors.htm

it may at least give you the part number

TOONGA

dyrgutt · Post by **dyrgutt** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 12:09 pm

Hey Toonga, couldn't find it in there mate - what a bugger. I've actually got a part number for the socket now, so was wondering if anyone had any bright ideas on how to get any further information on the plug?

5 corresponds to: Socket complete-clearance lamp - part no: 84930FC020

Any ideas, as it now appears to be a US/Europe part only?

Post by **TOONGA** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 1:59 pm

I searched for that part number via google and found your thread on subaruforester.org

Your other bet/guess would be USMB someone in the USA would have access to the plug.

there is a plug for sale on ebay US

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-SUBARU- ... 7e&vxp=mtr

the seller may have access to the part you need

TOONGA

dyrgutt · Post by **dyrgutt** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 5:36 pm

Thanks heaps Toonga, I posted that info before leaving for work - so after checking your message and looking up that link, i've messaged ol'mate, so hopefully he can come to the party; 'fingers crossed'! I'll have an in-depth search in the meantime, so I might get lucky *hopefully*! Cheers again, and great work!

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 5:32 pm

Where is this second bulb? Looking at the headlights on our 2004 foz, there only appears to be one parker and one indicator

dyrgutt · Post by **dyrgutt** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:16 pm

dyrgutt wrote:Hey Toonga, couldn't find it in there mate - what a bugger. I've actually got a part number for the socket now, so was wondering if anyone had any bright ideas on how to get any further information on the plug?

5 corresponds to: Socket complete-clearance lamp - part no: 84930FC020

Any ideas, as it now appears to be a US/Europe part only?

Hey Gannon, yeah - Oz ones are as you say, but as per above, the Euro/US ones have this extra bulb; very annoying. I will get you a photo when I can.
The latest development that will give you all a laugh is the following:

USSeller wrote:Hello Peter,
Sorry it took us a while to get back to you on this.
We do have those connectors in stock.
They Come with about 8 inches of wire and total cost for both is $146.27.
We do ship anywhere it all depends on how fast you want them.
What kind of shipping where you trying to get?

Wow! Similar sized / dimensioned AC Delco items are 78c...think i'll go MacGyver and make some up myself

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:34 am

$146.27

So did you buy 4 so you could have spares