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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Hello folks. I have a few questions about the C5 corvette tail lights. I am not a corvette owner, however I am in the process of building some custom tail lights for a corvette C5 and would like to obtain some information as I don't know anyone who has one that I can take a look at.

I'm pretty sure the tail lights on C5 use dual filament bulbs, so if I can get that confirmed, it would be great. Second, when you turn on the blinkers, do the tail lights turn completely off and back on, or does the low filament stay one while the high filament is blinking?


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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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It is a regular 3057 bulb in a chevy if that helps.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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It is a regular 3057 bulb in a chevy if that helps.
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the low filament is tail light only. when headlights/parking lights are off, their filaments are not engergized
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 10U 99
the low filament is tail light only. when headlights/parking lights are off, their filaments are not engergized
So it is dual filament.

Low filament = parking/running lights
High filament = break & turn signals ?
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Originally Posted by kyazh
So it is dual filament.

Low filament = parking/running lights
High filament = break & turn signals ?
YEP!! LOW= parking/tail lights High=break/turn,,,what are you doing with them?? Just curious!!
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 02:49 AM
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Thank you all for all the helpful information. Unfortunately I cannot disclose any information about the product until I speak with a few lawyers and consultants. However, I can say that most of you probably have never seen the application before. I came up with the idea myself. They involve an active LED system. PM me if you're interested in a notice when the prototype is released. I would estimate about 10 - 12 weeks. Thanks again.
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Mine are full Led.


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Originally Posted by kyazh
So it is dual filament.

Low filament = parking/running lights
High filament = break & turn signals ?
Correct. That's how it works.
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