I have made a living at this way too long to be asking a rookie question like this but I am having a mind cramp. Wiring in my new tail lights which run double filament bulbs (1157) One of the bulb filaments is taller and way brighter when 12V applied. The bright one is the turn/brake light correct? The shorter dimmer filament the running lights. Only thing I got to look at now for comparison is a Honda Civic I am supposed to be putting a timing belt in tonight.

The soldering iron is warming up.....

Thanks

'fenders

 

Yes, The brighter (taller) one is the brake/turn signal

 

Thanks Crash, good thing I didn't depend on the cheezy repro lights wire colors. Green and black power wires. Two sides don't even match.

'fenders

 

Just a bit of info - if your lights aren't bright enough with the 1157's, you can upgrade to 2357's. They are 20% brighter and help with those little stock style lights. If I remember right they're 40 watts vs. 32 watts. Got mine at NAPA - I imagine the other suppliers should also carry them.

 

Tim

Thanks for an excellent tip, I will do that.

'fenders