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adalex · 04-18-2010, 05:01 AM

Ok, I bought a new set of the Silverstar 1157asts since after my accident when i tried getting the original bulb out of the socket i ended up twisting the bulb out of the base. anyways.
I installed 2 new bulbs on both sides but for w/e reason the driver side is a deeper orange than the passenger side. The only thing I can think of is the fact that the connector for the bulb on the driver side is new since the body shop replaced the whole assembly after the accident. But one wouldn't think that a new connector would effect the color but it does? any thoughts?
thanks

P.s. I have 3 videos on youtube with these links also side note I did keep the original connector from the driver side I'll prolly try putting the new bulb in the old connector tomorrow to see if it matches the passenger side

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-3tEXG-kE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-3tEXG-kE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qj3r_hWoO0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qj3r_hWoO0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KlBgf8KKPM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KlBgf8KKPM

fuddy_duddy · 04-18-2010, 05:32 AM

Nah.. I think it's just the silverstar bulbs. If the driver side connector was damaged somehow, the only way that it would be a darker orange is if it was dimmer. After looking at your videos, it looks like Sylvania just had a manufacturing defect or just two bulbs that were not color-matched (different color bin)

I'd say that you have nothing to worry about as far as your wiring. You have to understand that most companies outsource to China / Taiwan / Korea for light bulbs and sometimes a few bad batches can get out.

adalex · 04-18-2010, 06:07 AM

the thing is though, the bulbs are supposed to be a amber color, I'll try the other connector to see if it matches, in which case as odd as it sounds it might be the connector?

TACOMA RV · 04-18-2010, 10:20 AM

adalex, MIGHT BE AN ISSUE OF AUTHENTIC TOYOTA PARTS, THE LENS COLOR COULD BE OF A CHEAPER DESIGN, WITH DARKER TINT TO IT.

adalex · 04-18-2010, 03:52 PM

no its toyota, 1. I paid the difference between the aftermarket and new ones, so theres no reason why they would have given me aftermarket. and 2. on the lense itself it says Toyota, ill take a pic later