Forked over the cash for new Headlight Assemblies
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Re: Forked over the cash for new Headlight Assemblies
Originally Posted by alaxfire
Does anyone know the difference between a code 'YAB' and a code '8DE' headlight assembly ?
How can you tell which one you have in your car ?
I have had both assemblies out, and can't find a code like that on either one.
How can you tell which one you have in your car ?
I have had both assemblies out, and can't find a code like that on either one.
Remember these cars had to adhere to the DOT rules in many countries and they will differ even ignoring LH and RH drive. For instance how high and how far left and right they can shine a beam and the brightness even.
Mine say US left and US right with a MB and another number on a paper label on top of the light unit. The other number is not the Chrysler number shown in the parts lists.
The MB part numbers are left A 193 820 21 61 and right A 193 820 22 61
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Re: Forked over the cash for new Headlight Assemblies
Originally Posted by onehundred80
I'd go by the part number on your car headlight.
Remember these cars had to adhere to the DOT rules in many countries and they will differ even ignoring LH and RH drive. For instance how high and how far left and right they can shine a beam and the brightness even.
Mine say US left and US right with a MB and another number on a paper label on top of the light unit. The other number is not the Chrysler number shown in the parts lists.
The MB part numbers are left A 193 820 21 61 and right A 193 820 21 61
Remember these cars had to adhere to the DOT rules in many countries and they will differ even ignoring LH and RH drive. For instance how high and how far left and right they can shine a beam and the brightness even.
Mine say US left and US right with a MB and another number on a paper label on top of the light unit. The other number is not the Chrysler number shown in the parts lists.
The MB part numbers are left A 193 820 21 61 and right A 193 820 21 61
Ummm, 180, errrr... both of those numbers look the same.... Just say-in!
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Re: Forked over the cash for new Headlight Assemblies
Originally Posted by blackbelt_010892
For well over a year now my passenger front blinker has been dysfunctional due to corrosion building up where the bulb meets the socket. The drivers side blinker was also soon to have the exact same problems. I believe this damage was due to an a insufficient ground of an aftermarket audio installation. The grounds have since been re-prepped and properly secured to the frame/body.
Unfortunately, the parts I needed only come as the whole headlight assembly unit. I finally mustered up enough money and courage to make the purchase. Both the left and right side assemblies were secured by the dealer within a couple days, and then installed within an hour or two. My Crossfire is an 05 with 75,000 miles on it had spent a few years down in the Dallas sun to accumulate UV damage before my purchase back in May 2010.
Up until the installation I was having second guesses as to whether or not I would be getting my money's worth. Needless to say I have had close to dozen people go out of their way at (gas stations, drive thru's, etc...) to compliment me on the car and its condition making remarks such as "It looks brand spanking new". Before the replacements I may have gotten a single compliment on a monthly basis.
Next Friday I am having a product by the name X-Pel (2005 Chrysler Crossfire X-Pel Headlight Protection - 3m Headlight Protection Film, Clear Headlight UV Lens Protector) installed by a authorized dealer in hopes of prolonging the longevity of the new assemblies, because they sure as hell were not cheap. This kit will cover the main assemblies, side markers, and fogs $100 installed.
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Unfortunately, the parts I needed only come as the whole headlight assembly unit. I finally mustered up enough money and courage to make the purchase. Both the left and right side assemblies were secured by the dealer within a couple days, and then installed within an hour or two. My Crossfire is an 05 with 75,000 miles on it had spent a few years down in the Dallas sun to accumulate UV damage before my purchase back in May 2010.
Up until the installation I was having second guesses as to whether or not I would be getting my money's worth. Needless to say I have had close to dozen people go out of their way at (gas stations, drive thru's, etc...) to compliment me on the car and its condition making remarks such as "It looks brand spanking new". Before the replacements I may have gotten a single compliment on a monthly basis.
Next Friday I am having a product by the name X-Pel (2005 Chrysler Crossfire X-Pel Headlight Protection - 3m Headlight Protection Film, Clear Headlight UV Lens Protector) installed by a authorized dealer in hopes of prolonging the longevity of the new assemblies, because they sure as hell were not cheap. This kit will cover the main assemblies, side markers, and fogs $100 installed.
Before
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Re: Forked over the cash for new Headlight Assemblies
John I now know why all the "Just In Time" trucking is such great business.... "just sitting on the trailer waiting to be off loaded".....Thanks goes to slow moving parts... OK, back to the headlights... I need to be hauling car parts, not seed....J/K...
Re: Forked over the cash for new Headlight Assemblies
I just checked the price at the dealer in Texas I buy my mopar parts from, www.mopar2u.com, left headlight assembly is $469.20 & right assembly is $444.00 = $913.20 plus shipping for both.
I have purchased parts from this authorized dealer several times for my Chryslers in CA & my son's Dodge truck in AZ. Even my local mechanic in San Jose now gets his mopar parts from that dealer
I have purchased parts from this authorized dealer several times for my Chryslers in CA & my son's Dodge truck in AZ. Even my local mechanic in San Jose now gets his mopar parts from that dealer
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Re: Forked over the cash for new Headlight Assemblies
I know this is rather old, but i would love to have owned my XF when the headlights were this cheap... $884/Left $884/Right... man i cant win
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Re: Forked over the cash for new Headlight Assemblies
They are $560 each (new) on eBay right now.
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I know this is rather old, but i would love to have owned my XF when the headlights were this cheap... $884/Left $884/Right... man i cant win
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