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Old 10-19-2016, 07:34 PM   #36
KevinH1990
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Originally Posted by Pdwight View Post
But what is the advantage ??
1. I couldn't find the part like the one in my car for a reasonable price.
2. The newer part has a metal clip that holds it securely in place. The original part had plastic tabs. Mine broke when I took it out to change the bulb. The two sellers I contacted told the lights they had also had broken tabs.
3. There is an LED on the newer part that provides "ambient illumination." Not a big deal, but I always like novelty.
4. My old one is held in place with double-sided tape and it shakes loose after about 30 miles of driving. Living with that would start my car on the path to becoming a "beater."
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