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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Okay there are 2 Left and 2 Right Lights

1 on each side has a silver metal electrical box on the back and I'm wondering if it matters where I install those as long as I just have one on each side ?

I tested the lights and everything works.

My last question is I am having a hard time getting the old connector to stay on there and seal nicely once I twist it. It doesnt lock into place. Should I just leave it at the spot where it gets the tightest and hope they don't come loose?

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My last question is I am having a hard time getting the old connector to stay on there and seal nicely once I twist it. It doesnt lock into place. Should I just leave it at the spot where it gets the tightest and hope they don't come loose?
Maybe a dab of silicon sealant would work?
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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did anyone else have issues installing these?

I am having a hard time with 2 of them fitting because they are hitting some fiberglass tabs that are in the way
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cut the tabs, NBD.

also, mine came with a flasher relay on each light, do yours flash correctly with only 2?
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cut the tabs, NBD.

also, mine came with a flasher relay on each light, do yours flash correctly with only 2?
What does NBD mean? sorry im an idiot

Thanks for your help. So I really do need to cut the tabs? Do you know exacly what part I need to cut off? Did you have to do that? Only the 2 inside holes had an issue not fitting very well. I was able to push the lights in and then it wouldnt line up on one hole so I slowly twisted it from the back until the hole lined up and then forced the screw in there and tightened it fast before I let go. They seem to line up and be fine now and tight like that I doubt there will be an issue.

LOL about the blinking SHIZIT yes I just checked and they blink retardedly fast. What do I do? Like I said only 2 of the lights had flasher relays That's obviously the problem huh? I got the lights like this brand new

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No Big Deal
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damn that sucks!!!! yes i had to cut the tabs on mine, it's been reported like that for other installs too.

i don't know what needs to be done about the fast blinking though...i am pretty sure they all need to have that blinker relay.
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