Brake Light Bulbs and Oxygen Sensor

[Scott]

Hi,

I have a 1996 Saturn SC2, 100K miles. I need to replace two of my bulbs in
the spoiler brake light. When I purchase the bulbs, do they come in those
plastic holders, or do the bulbs pop out of the holders, and the bulbs sold
seperatly?

Also, how many oxygen sensors does my car have? I see the one in front, but
if there is another one, I am not sure where it is located. Are the $20
universal types ok, or do I need to buy the $60 OEM type?

Thanks a lot!

Scott


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[Kevin M. Keller]

Hi,

I have a 1996 Saturn SC2, 100K miles. I need to replace two of my
bulbs in the spoiler brake light. When I purchase the bulbs, do they
come in those plastic holders, or do the bulbs pop out of the holders,
and the bulbs sold seperatly?

bulbs come out of the holders.

Also, how many oxygen sensors does my car have? I see the one in
front, but if there is another one, I am not sure where it is located.
Are the $20 universal types ok, or do I need to buy the $60 OEM type?

you have 2 - 1 in the manifold, and 1 behind the cat. get the correct
one - it will be worth it in the long run.

 

[Oppie]

The bulbs in my high brake light, type PC168 (lw300), are in a plastic base
that is NOT removable. The lamp terminals are spot welded into the contacts
of the plastic base. The type 168 lamps are readily available but not so for
the PC168 (the PC prefix is the #168 lamp with the plastic base). I've had
to do a bit of hunting and can usually find them from a big parts
distributor.
The lamps with plastic bases turn 45 degrees (lefty loosey, righty tighty)
then can be pulled out.
I should get a box of the lamps, they don't seem to last more than a year.
Oppie

 

[Kevin M. Keller]

The bulbs in my high brake light, type PC168 (lw300), are in a plastic
base that is NOT removable.

Hell, you may be right. I thought I pulled them out of there, but I may be
mistaken - I replace more bulbs at work than on my own car, so I may be
getting them mixed up.