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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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Can someone tell me the correct bulb number/size for the front marker lights (the orange one on all the time) on a C5-2002? Thanks.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Its an amber 3157
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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3157 NAK is what is called for, but you will have problems finding that bulb. I once paid $10 at a dealer for one, never again.

You can use any 3157 yellow long life bulb. You need a long life because the turn signal filament is used for "daylight driving lights" and any other bulb wears out quickly. 4157NALL is the current replacement bulb.

If you are breaking bulbs after washing your car or driving in the rain, you have a hole in your light assembly. This is caused by the heat due to the turn signal filament being used for "daylight driving lights". You can fix this with sealant.

(corrected to read "turn signal filament is used. . .")

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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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4157 amber in color. The 3157 is not rated for continous duty though in most cases it likely does not matter (same bulb with a different number).

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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
both filaments are used for "daylight driving lights"
Not true, the turn signal filament is used.

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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by lionelhutz
Not true, the turn signal filament is used.

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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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My front turn signals use an amber 4157NA. My manual says the 3157NA. The marker light is a smaller clear bulb; the manua lsays it's a 194NA
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Originally Posted by rmarks
My front turn signals use an amber 4157NA. My manual says the 3157NA. The marker light is a smaller clear bulb; the manua lsays it's a 194NA
Youre a little over a year late on this thread buddy
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