Camry 98: Brake light bulb

[kokyaw]

Hi all,

I am newbie here. I'd like to ask a question for my camry 98 V6. Just last night, the rear warning light in my dashboard came on. It comes on when I press the brake pedal. I checked the brake light and one of them (left side) does not lit up when brake pedal is pressed.

I checked the manual "Light Bulbs" session and I am not sure which light bulb I have to buy. It lists: "Stop and tail lights" (Bulb no. 3157, W. 27/8, Type C) as well as "Tail light" (bulb no. 904, W. 9.3, Type C)

My question is which bulb I have to buy? Is it Stop light or Tail Light? Please teach me the difference between the two.

And may I know from where (decent website?) I should buy such bulb? Is there any tutorial (with pics or video) for camry 98 brake bulb replacement?


Thanks so much,
Rob

[JohnGD]

The center one is the smaller 904. The sides should be the 3157.

You can go to your local Autozone, I believe they'll even put them in for you if you buy there.

Your manual should also tell you how.

Originally Posted by kokyaw

Hi all,

I am newbie here. I'd like to ask a question for my camry 98 V6. Just last night, the rear warning light in my dashboard came on. It comes on when I press the brake pedal. I checked the brake light and one of them (left side) does not lit up when brake pedal is pressed.

I checked the manual "Light Bulbs" session and I am not sure which light bulb I have to buy. It lists: "Stop and tail lights" (Bulb no. 3157, W. 27/8, Type C) as well as "Tail light" (bulb no. 904, W. 9.3, Type C)

My question is which bulb I have to buy? Is it Stop light or Tail Light? Please teach me the difference between the two.

And may I know from where (decent website?) I should buy such bulb? Is there any tutorial (with pics or video) for camry 98 brake bulb replacement?


Thanks so much,
Rob

[JohnGD]

Here is a picture of the 3157
http://info.rockauto.com/WagnerLight....html?3157.jpg

Here is a picture of the 904:
http://info.rockauto.com/WagnerLight...l.html?904.jpg

[Mike Gerber]

Just an FYI. Here's a site that should help indentify bulbs in most any car.

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lacementGuide/

I keep a printout in the glovebox of each of my cars. It's a lot more convienent then the actual owner's manual.

Like JohnGD said, there should be a procedure in your owner's manual for replacing the bulbs.

Mike

[kokyaw]

Thanks a lot guys. I really appreciate your help and wonderful information. I called Autozone and they said they will replace the bulbs if I buy from them.