`99 spec indicator queery

[Pointman]

I have a `92 model FD, fitted a bodykit so needed to purchse some `99 spec lights. When the bodyshop tried to fit them they found the bulb holders from my car did not match the notch pattern on the new lights.

Original Holder: 3 prong
New `99 spec lights: 4 notch

Do the `99 spec cars have a different holder ? If so, does anyone know where I can buy these from ?

Many Thanks.

[Eddie]

This happened to me, I could get the side light part to go in but the indicator woudl not, I fortunatly had some spares which had a better notch pattern and I took a hot soldering Iron to them and removed notch to make them fit.

Cheers

[Pointman]

Cheers Eddie,

It may be that I have to try butchering things, but I hope their may be an easier route by possibly getting the Bulb holder lead sets from either a later model 7 or even a different Mazda model.

Ian

[Gord.R]

I had the same problem with mine Ian..im afriad to say the way i did it was the file down the prongs on the std bulb holder to a stage where the holder would fit into the lamps well and then run a bit of insulation tape around the lamps and the holder.. crude i know..but does its job well and is out of sight.

[Pointman]

Cheers Gord.R,

It seem`s the mod route is going to be the way. Pity as I would have prefered to have a proper part, even if it is out of sight.
I will also have a look to see if I can find some parts online to cheaply make some adaptor harnesses for people with the earlier model holders.

Thanks again for info.

Ian

[whinger]

if you take your 99 indicator/side light along to a breakers yard and look for a mazda 323f i am sure they will fit, i had the same problem with mine and that was the solution.

regards
chris

[Pointman]

Cheers Chris,

Luckily the bodyshop who has my car also has a 323 in at present being dismantled ready to paint. I will ask the owner if he doesn`t mind me checking the bulb holders  

Thanks again,

Ian

[whinger]

i would think it would have to be from around the same age car, might be wrong though.
regards
chris

[Pointman]

Cheers chris.

Still not had time to get to the bodyshop, or anywhere else for that matter. I may pop into the local Mazda dealer when I finish work tomorrow morning and ask to have a look at the 323 they have on the forecourt, they have always been very helpful.


Ian

[M@r]{]

let me know how you get on - mines going into the body shop next week and will be having 99 specs fitted - need to overcome this issue as well   :3Confused

[Pointman]

The dealer wasn`t open when I went past, and I didn`t feel like waiting the half hour until he was.

Got a couple of jobs to do at home and a conservatory company coming round, but if I get chance will pop round this afternoon, otherwise it will be the morning.

It will be open tomorrow as the job won`t be finishing early so I will be going past around 1100.

Ian

[Pointman]

Not had much luck at the Mazda garage as the usual guy isn`t there and his replacement couldn`t be bothered!!

I am hoping to have more luck from a post I have put up on a 323 Owners Club. Hopefully I will find out soon as I need to put my car together to get my MOT, then I can re-tax her.

[Pointman]

I Tried a few auto electricians, even got hold of some kit car  mags but no-one stocked the bulb holders !!
Finally though after a few hours searching for a Mazda 323 I FOUND the offending harnesses. Judging by the shape of the 323 it was one of the last pop-up light models (H reg) as the newer shape cars have the sidelights in with the main light unit.
They fit perfectly and only cost me £3 inc the bulbs.

Hope that helps,  Ian