Ideas on getting new tail lights?

SacSVX · #1 05-14-2020, 08:12 PM

Hi Everyone! Long time follower but rarely posting.
I have a strange ask hence I'm reaching out to the SVX community for their knowledge and network.

I'm looking for a brand new(yes brand new), drivers side rear corner light for a 92-97 Subaru SVX. This part is not longer available from subaru and was wondering if anyone had one in storage or has the know how of getting a brand new light.

Stay safe and Cheers!!

SacSVX · #2 05-14-2020, 08:20 PM

I know, I'm crazy. but I have a 29k mile car that I absolutely cherish. Unfortunately, moisture got into the inside lens and even after removing the light and rinsing it out with water, it still shows the stain.

irox · #3 05-15-2020, 12:48 AM

So close, looks like there a right hand side marker light in stock:
https://www.subarupartsdeal.com/part...4421pa000.html

I did come across this resto-mod example (SVX rear driver side marker light):
http://www.clearcorners.com/products.../svx1/r_smark/

But maybe you can still find a left side one new some where. If you've not already, maybe calling up some local Subaru genuine parts store and asking them (talk to a person rather than check online).

Good luck!
Ian.

SacSVX · #4 05-15-2020, 02:13 AM

Thanks Irox

I find it interesting that you found the right side light. I did a

search of the top 7ish subaru parts sites and none of them had any rear side light.

If I recall, all the dealers get their parts from the same central warehouse so there should be inconsistencies. Makes me wonder what else is out there just incorrectly listed

irox · #5 05-15-2020, 12:16 PM

Yeah, it could be just an error. Although I'm not sure that place is dealer related, they may buy up the older/left-over parts from dealer/manufacturer inventory. I think even some dealers have odd ball parts locally (which may have dropped off the central computer system). I remember getting some random SVX part from a local dealer (like a fuse box cover or something) in stock and fairly cheap locally, they had no idea why they happened to have the exact part on hand. The folks in the parts department were big SVX fans and happy to go the extra mile to find a part (and give me a discount on them) (Redwood City subaru).

Good luck!

SacSVX · #6 05-15-2020, 12:50 PM

oh wow you're in the bay area? me too. I moved to fremont from sac a year ago. Guess i should change my username

SacSVX · #7 05-15-2020, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irox

Yeah, it could be just an error. Although I'm not sure that place is dealer related, they may buy up the older/left-over parts from dealer/manufacturer inventory. I think even some dealers have odd ball parts locally (which may have dropped off the central computer system). I remember getting some random SVX part from a local dealer (like a fuse box cover or something) in stock and fairly cheap locally, they had no idea why they happened to have the exact part on hand. The folks in the parts department were big SVX fans and happy to go the extra mile to find a part (and give me a discount on them) (Redwood City subaru).

Good luck!

So I call redwood subaru. Super nice parts advisor and as i explained my situation I can hear the hesitation in his voice. Unfortunately he couldn't find any new tail lights