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Originally Posted by mbowler Ok, well, I got it working. I'll do a quick write-up of how I pieced it together. My goal was to retrofit a 3-wire 7443 socket

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Old 12-02-2012, 05:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ok, well, I got it working. I'll do a quick write-up of how I pieced it together. My goal was to retrofit a 3-wire 7443 socket into the existing hole of the rear foglight without modifying the foglight (ie. the expensive part).
All you need to do is use a brake light/tail light socket from a Honda Pilot.
It still has the same shape as the OE one no grinding
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All you need to do is use a brake light/tail light socket from a Honda Pilot.
It still has the same shape as the OE one no grinding
What year? I am assuming 2008 or later. All I can find is an overall harness with 3 sockets. 2 of the 3 sockets on that harness seem they would work. I am starting my projects this winter and would like to do this when I put in the light.
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What year? I am assuming 2008 or later. All I can find is an overall harness with 3 sockets. 2 of the 3 sockets on that harness seem they would work. I am starting my projects this winter and would like to do this when I put in the light.
I'm not sure of the year but it is a newer SUV ,newer than 08.
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Thanks, I'll do some digging to see what diagrams I can find with a part number
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Looks like a full wire assembly
33502-SZA-A02 (2009 - 2012)
(2) 7443 sockets
(1) 194 socket
are included on that assembly

Need to find a junk yard to cut one off from
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33502-SZA-A02 (2009 - 2012)
(2) 7443 sockets
(1) 194 socket
are included on that assembly

Need to find a junk yard to cut one off from
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Went to the junk yard over the weekend
The 2009 Pilot did not have the same socket as pictured or noted the number of earlier.

I did find a Toyota Matrix, maybe a 2006 that had a match. It is the same as a few other cars for Toyota. 81555-02210
The upper socket is for a 7443 bulb with 3 wires and the odd triangular shape to it. I will see if it fits once I get the rear light I ordered this morning.
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