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Toyota Corolla Corner Lights

On the Toyota Corolla, the corner lights are located on the front fenders. They generally have a yellow or orange glow when you turn your vehicles engine on at night. Although not all cars have them, you should consider replacing them or even upgrading them to improve safety at night and keep your Toyota looking sharp on the road.

What do Toyota Corolla corner lights do?

When driving at night, your Corolla has a number of lights to help illuminate the road in front of you and alert other drivers to your Toyotas presence, keeping you safe. They illuminate when you turn on your turn signal. They cast a glow around the corner of where you are turning, allowing you to see any potential road hazards that are not lit up by the headlights. This way, you can prevent your Toyota from hitting curbs, ice, or even animals that may be on the road.

What types of bulbs are used in Toyota’s corner lights?

In general, there are two main types of bulbs that may be used in your Toyotas lighting system:

  • Incandescent: Depending on the make and model of your Toyota Corolla, your original parts are likely incandescents. They burn very hot, providing a bright white glow that clearly defines the road ahead. They can last for about 1,000 hours before they will need to be replaced.
  • LEDs: LED Corolla lighting generally includes small clusters of bulbs that work together to cast the glow you need to see properly. They are extremely energy efficient due to the fact that they do not create heat when turned on. As such, you can expect them to last up to about 30,000 hours before they need to be replaced.
What are the differences between OEM and aftermarket corner lights?

When looking for replacement corner lights, you will have the option of replacing them with the same parts that were in your Toyota Corolla originally or unique parts that did not originally come with the car. The two different types of parts include:

  • OEM: OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. If a specific part has an OEM label, the part was made by the company that built the original part for your Toyota. For example, an OEM corner part will look and work exactly the same as your original parts. The benefits of choosing an OEM part are that you already know it fits and is compatible with your Corolla.
  • Aftermarket: These parts, on the other hand, may look different and have different specifications than OEM parts. For example, some have clear lenses and colored bulbs instead of orange or yellow tinted lenses. Some aftermarket parts may also have a different color housing, which can give your Toyota Corolla a unique appearance.

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