Mitch91Z28

I searched, Ok i was wondering where i can get a replacement Spoiler brake light. I have a super tight budget. Also was it put in other gm cars or just the camaro convertibles? The light in my car right now is all corroded and broken on the back and it wont hold the bulbs in all the way and 2 of them fall out and it looks retarded when i have a half burnt out spoiler light. The snow is starting to melt soon i can drive it again!!!!!

xlwhellraiser

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I hate to be an ***, but search would help you quite a lot.

I wont be an *** though. I just had a similar issue and I found that some of the camaro spoiler brake lights are the same for birds and camaro convertibles. I read that while I searched, however I don't remeber it of the top of my head. Just go to a jy and look at the camaro spoiler third brake lights. I believe that will work. 86 and up coupe brake lights.

Dale

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86-90 camaro in spoiler light will work.

I'm on the same quest as you. Also be warned of the cost of the bulbs.

I've got to find the post/link again to some site that sells LED bulbs for it.

my82roc

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Its actually 87-90 3rd brake lights that were in the center spoiler.The 86`s had the light mounted on top of the hatch

BigBadLou

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True, if you go to the car parts store and ask for "convertible spoiler 3rd brake light bulbs", they will rape you up your a**. Don't be surprised if they ask for $5 per bulb.

I pulled one of the bad bulbs out and matched it to a VERY similar (although not 100% identical) bulb for 99c/pair. Much better.

Lou

dst80944

I bought mine at the home depot . go to the outdoor lighting department. you will find 8 watt halogens. I think they were about $3 each. I havent had one go bad yet 1 1/2 yrs.

xlwhellraiser

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Radioshack has them for 1.99 they are halogen 20 watt bulbs. part number 272-1177

UNCLE TOM

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i went to advance , o'reillys , car quest , OMG . went to the shack . 5 bulbs for the price of one . GO TO RADIO SHACK . my local only had 4 , but enough for me . thank god for this forum , have picked up so much info. , saved a lot of money .

Mitch91Z28

lol i work at a firestone... Free lightbulbs for life

allgood

Where did you get your bulbs from

BigBadLou

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One of the local car parts stores. Can't remember if it was AZ or AA. It's been a long time. I looked yesterday if I could find a spare bulb to get its number but didn't. I guess I used all that I bought back then. Sorry.

Lou

JWKbride

I used the Radio Shack bulbs and they burned out just after 1 1/2 years to 2. They also burned a little brighter...which is good, but It caused me to have to replace all 5 bulbs vs just one or two becuase it didn't look good having 2 bulbs brighter than the others. I bit the bullet and bought GM bulbs.

Cadillac

That's a much different response than, "do a search!" Great information!

dst80944

I wouldn't use the 20watt bulbs . They generate a lot of heat. Not a problem unless you're stuck in traffic with your foot on the brake.

allgood

where did you get your bullbs from

BigBadLou

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As I said before:

clairecar

Heres mine got fed up of trying to source the bulbs over here in the UK.

Trick414

I bought this set of 10:

http://cgi.ebay.com/TEN-10-G4-JC-Typ...QQcmdZViewItem

I replaced all 5 so they would be the same, and kept five in reserve.

At that price, I don't mind if they go out in a year or two.

I got the 10 watt ones, as the 20 watts (the ones from Radio Shack mentioned above) were pretty hot. Generally, the factory is pretty good with things like that, but I just wanted it to work and look good. I didn't want to put any more stress on the stock parts.

They seem to be the same brightness as the originals but much less heat, which might be because they are 20 years newer technology (even though technically the same bulb at a lower wattage).

BigBadLou

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I FINALLY found the wrapper from the bulbs!
It's an instrument/courtesy 2721 bulb. It's nearly identical to the stock 3rd brake light bulbs.
I believe they have them at Advance Auto for $0.99 per packge (2 bulbs).

Hope this helps!
Lou

Guy In A 90 RS

OMG, why didn't I look this thread up months ago. . .cost me about $50 to replace the bulbs. . . all 5 burnt out and the previous owners never noticed or decided not to replace them!!!

How long will those bulbs last??? at 99 cents a pair. . . dunno. . .

JWKbride

Since posting about this eariler, I had two of the GM bulbs burn out and decided to take the advice on this thread and purchase the 10W bulbs at Home Depot which are designed for outdoor pathway lights.

They are a perfect fit and light up at the same intensity as the GM bulbs at a fraction of the cost. Given they are made to be used outside, I suspect they will hold up well....time will tell, but it's worth the try.

BigBadLou

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I've had mine in there for at least a year. No failures so far.

Lou

Guy In A 90 RS

Cool. Will remember that should ones I shelled out faaaar too much decide to fail on me