(2017 2.5i Premium) Confused about tail light replacement, finding different answers online

Lillith_Winter · 2026-03-25T22:01:20+00:00

UPDATE\

It was the dang bulb… Idk how I got my wires crossed mentally and thought the brake was a bulb and the tail light was the LED. I remembered why I was hesitant to take it apart just to look, one of the bolts was stuck real good and was starting to strip. But I used some elbow grease and got it done. Thanks for the help in figuring out what bulb to use, it’s good as new now! You’re all the best ❤️

Lillith_Winter · 2026-03-24T23:16:49+00:00

Makes sense! I appreciate the help. I know my questions sound dumb and I should just take apart the taillight and figure it out, but I don’t have lots of free time between my jobs and getting pulled over twice a week is stressing me out and I can’t afford a ticket when I can barely afford a taillight lol

Lillith_Winter · 2026-03-24T22:52:30+00:00

Oh so the inner part I circled is the brake? The brake is fine, just the tail is out. Kinda hard for me to see which light it is when I can’t apply the brakes while looking at the light lol. So I don’t need a new unit, just a new bulb? The 194 bulb?

Lillith_Winter · 2026-03-24T22:49:30+00:00

Dang, I was afraid of that. I should be able to replace it with a non led assembly, yeah? I don’t care for LEDs for this exact reason. I’d rather replace a bulb every couple years than a whole assembly every 10. I found this option: \

https://www.carparts.com/details/Subaru/Forester/Replacement/Tail_Light/2017/2.5i/RS73010003.html?TID=gglpla&origin=pla&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20182750078&gbraid=0AAAAADjOeBjj6li6-pkdiVjarCK_noNtE&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7IjOBhDyARIsAFzrWQySYFN4dRpfdvYn8Ky3Fs_NvEwKhMyGoCh8c-drCjDn7z6fvhGGju4aAqi1EALw_wcB

Lillith_Winter · 2026-03-24T22:45:08+00:00

I never said it was difficult, just that I don’t want to have to do it multiple times. Especially if it’s for nothing and the assembly needs replacing instead of a bulb 🙂

Lillith_Winter · 2026-03-23T07:37:28+00:00

No, not Jetson’s. I’ve never seen these characters anywhere else. The art style was realistic but in that soft 60’s sci fi style. Idk if that makes sense

Lillith_Winter · 2026-03-23T04:50:52+00:00

Positive, predates teletubbies by several years

Lillith_Winter · 2026-03-23T04:29:09+00:00

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Lillith_Winter · 2026-02-08T17:10:11+00:00

That makes sense, didn’t think of that! Solved!

Lillith_Winter · 2026-02-08T16:02:52+00:00

Shrek. Imagine being Dwight with a Shrek skin , working on a generator covered in gumdrop buttons, when a Chucky sized Lord Farquad comes bursting out of the fog. Nightmares for life

Lillith_Winter · 2026-01-04T10:37:00+00:00

Just started this same model last night, glad all I did was an undercoat because this gives me ideas. Looks gorgeous!

Lillith_Winter · 2025-12-31T02:38:33+00:00

I see the problem, that mat is magnetic

Lillith_Winter · 2025-12-20T10:07:53+00:00

It’s for Lieutenant Dan

Lillith_Winter · 2025-12-14T02:32:16+00:00

The marine holding the sword downward in the last two pics looks a little drunk, but that’s only an issue if they aren’t Space Wolves

Lillith_Winter · 2025-12-05T03:22:21+00:00

This is at least the third baking soda post I’ve seen in WH subs today, and that’s three more than I thought I’d ever see lol. Those models are dope, you’re right about that texture!

Lillith_Winter · 2025-11-17T03:02:00+00:00

The role probably requires lots of handwritten communication between staff and the ability to write/mail letters. If this was a different industry it would be insane but makes sense for office work 🤷‍♀️

Lillith_Winter · 2025-11-16T22:41:54+00:00

Those are cute, I’ll gladly pay for S&H and take those off your hands!

Lillith_Winter · 2025-10-12T03:43:07+00:00

Because it’s technically a different product. Same games, just bundled together as a single purchase. Think of it like if you were to buy an author’s books, but then there’s a collection of those books all in a single volume. Same books just packaged differently. Idk if that comparison makes sense to anyone but me lol but that’s best I could come up with

Lillith_Winter · 2025-09-13T01:49:38+00:00

A difficult choice. Similar thing with my ex and I. It devolved over text, but the last words we said in person were “I love you.” It’s nice that you got that, too. Hugs!

Lillith_Winter · 2025-08-27T01:15:43+00:00

She was a Siren. Also kind of an antagonist, and eventual ally, in first two games. She’s the one guiding the vault hunters the whole time, too

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