Partslink part types from 2502
Replacement headlights, tail lights and fog lamps
Headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps and signal lamps, sold as complete assemblies.
Lighting is where trim level matters most. The same model year can leave the factory with halogen, HID or LED headlamps, and the three do not interchange.
What we sell
| Part | Partslink type | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamp assembly | 2502 left, 2503 right | Housing, lens and reflector or projector as one unit. |
| Park and turn signal lamp | 2520 left, 2521 right | Separate from the headlamp on many trucks and older cars. |
| Front side marker lamp | 2550 left, 2551 right | The amber marker on the front fender or bumper corner. |
| Fog lamp assembly | 2592 left, 2593 right | Mounted in the bumper cover. |
| Tail lamp assembly | 2800 left, 2801 right | Body-mounted and lid-mounted lamps are separate parts. |
| High-mount stop lamp | 2890 | The third brake light. |
The numbers are Partslink part types, the collision trade’s shared numbering system. How to read one.
What changes the part number
Lamps follow the trim level more closely than most parts. These are the details that change the number.
- Light source
- Halogen, HID (xenon) or LED. The housing, wiring and mounting differ.
- Adaptive and self-leveling lamps
- Lamps that steer or level themselves carry extra motors and plugs.
- Bezel color
- Chrome or black inside the housing, often tied to a sport or appearance package.
- Trim level
- The surest predictor of which lamp the car was built with.
- Body style
- Sedan, coupe, hatchback and wagon tail lamps differ. Inner and outer lamps are sold separately.
- Build date
- Lamps change at a mid-cycle refresh. The door jamb label gives the month and year.
- The VIN, or year, make, model and trim
- Which side, named from the driver’s seat
- What the car has now: halogen, HID or LED. A photo of the lamp switched on is enough
Good to know before you order
What comes in the box
Most assemblies come without bulbs, ballasts or control modules, and you transfer yours from the old lamp. Your quote says whether they are included.
Road legal
A headlamp for road use carries DOT on the lens. It is the maker’s own certification that the lamp meets FMVSS 108, the federal lighting standard. Tail, signal and marker lamps usually carry it too. Fog lamps fall outside that standard. We quote only headlamps the maker marks DOT.
Aim it after installing
A new headlamp needs aiming. Most shops do it in minutes, and many lamps have an adjuster you can reach with a screwdriver.
Certified lamps
CAPA certifies replacement lamps for fit, materials and light output. Ask and we quote the certified version where one exists.
Mist is normal, standing water is not
A light mist inside the lens that clears as the lamp warms is normal venting. Standing water is a defect. Send a photo. Inside the return window we replace or refund the lamp. After that it is a claim under the manufacturer’s warranty, and we handle it.
Questions
How do I know the part will fit?
Send the VIN if you can. We check the original part number and the Partslink number against your car’s build, then confirm the options that change the part: lamp type, mirror functions, sensor openings, engine and transmission. How we match parts has the detail.
Which side is “left”?
Left and right are named from the driver’s seat, facing forward. On U.S. vehicles, left is the driver’s side. More on sides.
Is there a warranty?
Most parts carry a manufacturer’s limited warranty against defects. Your quote names it and its length, and we send the full written terms on request before you pay. If something fails, contact us and we handle the claim.
Related guides
Halogen, HID or LED: ordering the right headlight
How to tell which headlamps your car was built with, and why the three do not swap.
CAPA certified parts, explained
What the certification seal on an aftermarket part means, and when it is worth asking for.
Left or right: which side is which
Driver side, passenger side, LH and RH, settled in a minute.