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206 broken light cluster

DCFC79
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Ive managed to break 1 of these on my 206 but my question is if i cant find 1 for a 2004 model would 1 for an earlier still fit or would i be better off going to a scrap yard

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  • spike7451
    spike7451 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    DCFC79 wrote: »
    Ive managed to break 1 of these on my 206 but my question is if i cant find 1 for a 2004 model would 1 for an earlier still fit or would i be better off going to a scrap yard

    I'd try a scrappy's first.I need a new one for mine as the connections have corroded on the brake light so that's where I'm going first.
  • [Deleted User]
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    The lights are different on the newer 'facelift' models. So if you change one of the clusters for an older style one, you'll need to change the other one too as it will look odd when the lights are on.
  • jd82
    jd82 Posts: 306 Forumite
    Also I believe not all 206s used the cambus system so the electrical connectors will probably be completly different on new models to the older ones. Just guessing but I would double check that too.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,641 Forumite
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    The lights are different on the newer 'facelift' models. So if you change one of the clusters for an older style one, you'll need to change the other one too as it will look odd when the lights are on.
    jd82 wrote: »
    Also I believe not all 206s used the cambus system so the electrical connectors will probably be completly different on new models to the older ones. Just guessing but I would double check that too.
    spike7451 wrote: »
    I'd try a scrappy's first.I need a new one for mine as the connections have corroded on the brake light so that's where I'm going first.

    ah i see, thanks,

    think ill try a scrappy first
  • eschaton
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    Try owners forums as well as ebay. These were easily available when people were changing to Lexus lights years ago so some people may have spare units lying in garages etc..

    The difference between your model and earlier lights is just too much to even consider.
  • forgotmyname
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    They are under £33 brand new from europarts, Be careful buying 2nd hand from different
    model years, They do vary slightly in the pattern.

    https://www.eurocarparts.com pop your reg number in there.

    Very simple to fit.
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  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    Me? id go with ebay... Plenty of boy racers changing them over for "Lexus style" lights, they'll be 2 a penny,
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  • sassy_one
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    eBay is where I would look first, you can pick one up for pennies.

    I brought a complete new rear light for my mondeo for £6!!!!
    Scrapeyard wanted £45 :O

    Good luck :)
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