Rear lights

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Pcsjas
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Post Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:26 pm

Hi, one of my rear lights is cracked and want to get a new set but am wondering if they are all compatible across the range? As does touring rear lights fit a convertible, it is a per facelift model. Thanks
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Post Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:30 pm

Just the two versions - pre and post facelift, which are not interchangeable without major body work or P40 bodging.
Tourings are all post facelift, so will only fit the later plastic bumpered cabs.
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Post Sun Jul 08, 2012 5:14 pm

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Post Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:49 pm

Wiki error alert: "For this reason, not all rear clusters are interchangeable, although clusters from all body styles of the same year can be swapped over"
You won't get far trying to swap an '89 touring or saloon light into a '89 cab.
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Post Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:51 pm

Wiki amended to reflect the peculiarity of E30 Cabriolets :D Thanks for your eagle eye, Brian