Roof Marker Lights (New Version?) - Page 3

 I just inquired about he lights at my dealer and was told $900 installed.  They mentioned they can install it right away and didn't mention any issues regarding them.  I thought the price was a little steep also but they said it would take the entire day to install with the wiring. 
 
Anyone get these installed by the dealer and are you happy?  Is there some clear instructions anywhere that I can use to install them myself? 

You can get them on  ebay or gmparts direct for less than half of that.  GM part # of new kit is 19170450.  If you are mechanically handy (and not afraid to drill a few holes in your roof) they are pretty easy to install, takes about 3 hours.  If that scares you, maybe better to have dealer do it, but you'll pay top dollar.

Thanks for the info!  Found them and will most likely order them during the week :) 

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ORIGINAL: zx1100

I just inquired about he lights at my dealer and was told $900 installed.  They mentioned they can install it right away and didn't mention any issues regarding them.  I thought the price was a little steep also but they said it would take the entire day to install with the wiring. 

Anyone get these installed by the dealer and are you happy?  Is there some clear instructions anywhere that I can use to install them myself? 

900.00??? All Day???


Find a different dealer... Sounds like you are getting ..

I thought those prices were outrageous...I'd already spent a ton of money on chrome..so I did both back & front marker lights myself.  Lights and other supplies, including a few tools, for both back and front were under $200.  Time is another story...took me almost 2 full days to do both and completely wore me out.  Looks great though. 
 
I work on boats some and have intermediate electrical knowledge and that is really all you need to do this.  Plus...lose your fear of drilling holes in your Hummer.  The dealer's going to do it anyway.
 
Best of luck to you...

You got any pic/details of your project that you can share?

Yep...just went outside and took these.  The red lights (back) are from Wal-Mart..$8/each.  The front lights w/ chrome trim are from Westmarine (they're marine trailer marker lights)...$15/each.  Used marine wiring to wire all lights to one minibus (also from the boat store) and silicone to seal around the drilled holes.


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Nice............very nice.....thanks for the pics.
 
I'm not sure I have to stones to drill into the body of my truck yet.
 
BTW: Are those LED and if so, will you have to replace the whole light assy if one goes out?

thanks...yes they're all LED lights and I don't know the answer to your question....If one fails, they all do?  Really?  Well, if it's the back ones, they're only $8/each so I'd be out $40.  Think I'll take my chances.
 
If you mean...are they all hooked together like on a mounting board (like the factory front marker lights), they're not.  Each light is drilled & mounted on the truck separately & then wired to a minibus inside the truck.  So if one fails, I'd think you'd just take that one out & re-wire in a new one.
 
 

I think you did ansewer my question. 
 
By assembly, I meant base, emitter (aka bulb) and lense......for a single light.
 
Not all five.
 
Thanks.

Those rear lights are awesome.  Where did you get the lights to do it?
Thanks
John

When I go get these red lights at walmart what kind are they or what department would I find them.
Thanks

i got mine at a semi supply place..
 

I think the biggest concern would be water damage.  Specially with the high pressure washes.

thats why you use silicone behind the mounts and in the hole for the wire..

got mine @ Walmart in the auto parts section...I don't remember the brand but they were about $8 each.  Put silicone around the drilled holes before screwing the lights in.  Have had mine installed since Dec. and they're working great.   The front lights with the chrome trim came from either Boater's world or Westmarine.  They're led lights meant for a boat trailer.

Can anyone tell me what part number 19166038 corresponds to?  It isn't listed as one of the older numbers or the new one. 

Those are the same roof marker lamps I recently purchased for my 07 H3.  It cost me $695 installed at the dealership!

I just added 5 amber cab lights to the roof, bought online as "Chevy Style Cab Lights" by Pacer for around 40 bucks for the set, and installed them in about 4 hours.  Yes, I had to drill about 15 small holes into my new vehicle, but a waterproofing caulk/glue called "Goop" took care of those. I'm really happy with the install and the look and would recommend a self install instead of giving $600+ to a dealership who, really, in my opinion, just doesn't need the money as much as we do.





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Looks good.

NICE looking job.

Thanks guys.  Nice forum btw.

Those look great. Did you use a separate switch to turn them on and off or did you tie into the side marker lights? How did you get the wiring inside, through the firewall or drill? Any other info you could provide would be great, just want to get an idea before i try and tackle this myself.

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I just added 5 amber cab lights to the roof, bought online as "Chevy Style Cab Lights" by Pacer for around 40 bucks for the set, and installed them in about 4 hours.  Yes, I had to drill about 15 small holes into my new vehicle, but a waterproofing caulk/glue called "Goop" took care of those. I'm really happy with the install and the look and would recommend a self install instead of giving $600+ to a dealership who, really, in my opinion, just doesn't need the money as much as we do.


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Damn nice job....I'm very impressed.
 
They look like they match the curvature of the roof perfectly. Did you have to mod them at all to get such a good fit or did they
come that way out of the box?
 
And guess what? NO DAMN WIND NOISE like the factory stuff..........
 
How hard was it to run your wires and what did you tie into for power?
 
One final question, what is that other little doo-dad on the passenger side right above the windshield?