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The Diesel

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    GX 470
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    2009
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    Maryland (MD)

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  1. Eric, Ahhhh that might be the potential difference perhaps between the '04 and the '09. The amber bulb is definitely OEM, interesting that yours is white, does that mean you have an amber lens? Many thanks, The Diesel
  2. Hi llebcibre I think you are fine, as you are referring to the DRL, meaning "daytime running lamp" if I am following. The amber that I was using and referring to is for the turn signal only, which (I have only owned the car for a month) to the best of my recollection is separate from the DRL. (i.e. you are fine, as I think the DRL is a white light?)
  3. O.K. Shame on me, and admittedly I did get confused. First and foremost I had not yet seen the reply to my original post from llebcire I ended up first purchasing the 4157NALL ($5.83 for two), but of course as soon as I got the bulb out (very easy, under the car, set a auto light on top of the ledge the front wheel fender creates)and removed in one simple reach and turn.)I did take me a minute to find out that I needed more than one hand to hold the socket and twist the bulb out, but I was able to get in to a position on the ground to extend both arms in to the space to hold and twist. I immediately saw the round base of the 1156, and panicked seeing the 2 filament flat base of the 4157 bulbs I had purchased. I went back to Advanced Auto were I purchased the 4157 and was told the 1156 bulbs had been discontinued (strange for cars that are still using them in 2009) and that I would need to go to the dealer. I didn't buy in to that and drove 2 miles down the road to Auto Zone were they had the Sylvannia 1156NALL (A- Amber, LL - Long Life) ($5.99 for two)and was pleased to slip right under the car, simple 1/4 turn to get the bulb back in the socket and simple 1/4 turn to get the socket back in to the lamp area. ANYONE can do this, please do not let the dealer rip you off by charging $12 + for one bulb and then a ridiculous 1/2 hour labor charge of $30 or more. P.S. as others have stated, apparently these bulbs burn out frequently. Learn to do this and save $$$$$. Good Luck. The Diesel
  4. I just joined this forum as I purchased a used 2009 GX 470 last month. Glad to see that so many people are willing to take the time to share their questions and often times great solutions. I will be out buying my 1156A (Amber) this afternoon from my local auto parts store for $5.99 and will let you know how the installation goes soon.
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