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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Default Busted tail light

model: 2004 Honda Civic Coup (manual) EX (or SI for Canada)

I don't even know how this happened, doesn't look like someone hit me (or I hit someone for that matter) because the hole is right in the middle of the assembly and no other damages to the back. It's the left/Driver's side tail light

anyways, I just need help with where to get the parts and replacement. How much is it to get it from a Honda dealership? I'm gonna try calling a few tomorrow, would just like to know a benchmark. Also, is it worth my while to call junk yards? would they sell cheaper?

I also found this site selling the assembly for about $55 without bulbs (not sure about shipping charges): http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200..._assembly.html
Is this a good deal?

Anyways, thanks for the info and help.

PS: how hard is it to change the assembly myself? how much would a mechanic charge? like $20?
 
Old Nov 24, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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It's probably four 10mm nuts. Don't pay someone to do that when you can do it in 5 minutes or less.

If you can find an 04 in a junk yard, that's your best bet.
 
Old Nov 25, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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thanks guys. hard to find an online place to ship to canada and apparantly no salvage parts. but got lucky on eBay for a used part. hopefully it's in good condition
 
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