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Old March-28th-2004, 02:04 PM
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Broken Driving Light.......

I just noticed that my left front driving light lens on my 2002 Protege5 is cracked. Since this is Sunday and my dealship is closed does ANYBODY have a clue how much one unit costs?

Also, would it be cheaper to replace both of them with an aftermaket brand?

Last question....... How hard is it to replace?

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Old March-28th-2004, 08:42 PM
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i don't think there are any aftermarket headlights. you might wanna check ebay or www.car-part.com and see if there are any there.
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i hear ya on that speedbump.....i noticed about a week or two ago that one of mine is cracked. im guessin the price your gonna get from the dealer is gonna be a little high...but hey i could be wrong.
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Old March-28th-2004, 09:07 PM
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you might wanna go to your dealer. Mazda warranties lightbulbs, may as well see if the healight casing can be warrantied.
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Old March-28th-2004, 10:03 PM
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they also warranty headlight if it has problems with inside of housing...but cracks on outside...no
dealer will ask for one headlight for $220~300 depends on location.
I had to replace mine and it was $230.
try car-part.com like never ender said...
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Old March-29th-2004, 03:15 PM
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www.procarparts.com
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Old March-29th-2004, 04:19 PM
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OUCH!, I just checked with my dealer..... $154.00 for one lens!

I was wondering if a "regular" lens would work ? I see where SLVANIA makes a "replacement bulb" for the driving light on the 2002 Protege5, maybe they make the entire lens........it's got to be cheaper than factory prices!!

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PS. Will the HELA "Angel Eyes" fit into the exsisting area?
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dude, I was gonna pay an arm and a leg for a replacement to my fog light, jesus expensive 300 for 2, they don't sell one, lol

thank god I found out my friend worked for mazda lol
$70 was ok but still jesus
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Old March-29th-2004, 04:36 PM
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Thanks, never Ender, the place you suggested was WAY cheaper than anywhere else....... as long as there shipping doesn't screw it up!

Later,Speedbump

Less than $100.00 , not including frieght.
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Old March-30th-2004, 12:54 PM
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Just ordered one from back east..... $90.00 including shipping sure beats $150.00 plus tax!!

Speedbump.

Omron: Could you give a few pointers on how to install one of the "Driving Lights"..... thanks.
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My left front fog light got busted by a rock. Didn't cost me a dime to have the entire fog light replaced.

100% glass coverage/ 0 deductable on my insurance.

Went to the insurance Co and told them that a rock shattered my lense.

That week I had a new light.
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Old April-7th-2004, 08:38 PM
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....your forgot to mention that your insurance premiums just increased, how much you say?

That's between "YOU" and your insurance agent......

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PS. Just joking..... I got my driving light from a Kentucky wrecking yard in 1 week and installed it in about 30 minutes, and now I'm BACK on the ROAD!
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