DESCRIPTION
Proton Savvy High Level 3rd Brake Light (Tailgate) — Used
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What you’re buying
Best practice: match by photo + connector + mounting points
Part nameHigh mount stop lamp / high level 3rd brake light (CHMSL)
Vehicle / donorRemoved from a 2010 Proton Savvy (5‑door hatchback)
Fitting positionRear upper • Tailgate / hatch (high-level brake light)
ConditionUsed — see photos for exact cosmetic condition
Brand / originProton • Country/region of origin: Malaysia
MaterialPlastic lens + plastic housing (typical for this assembly)
Important: No OE/MPN is shown in the item specifics and no part number is clearly visible in the photos. If your original lamp has a part number label, send us a photo via eBay Messages and we’ll help confirm match.
Actual item photos (you will receive this exact unit)
Watermarked for brand protection
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Tip: Zoom in on the rear face, plug shape, and fixing positions. If anything differs from your old part, it won’t fit.
Reference: where this part fits on the vehicle
Two 5‑door Proton Savvy rear reference photos
High-level brake light area (rear upper tailgate)
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High-level brake light area (rear upper tailgate)
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Reference images help confirm model/body style and mounting location. Always match your original part to our item photos.
Exact fitment (compatibility)
Clear fitment = fewer returns
| Fits these vehicles |
Proton Savvy — 5‑door hatchback Manufacture dates: 10/2005 → 12/2012 Search-friendly years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Engine (catalog reference): 1.2 petrol (D4F / D4F 722) |
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| Confirmed donor vehicle | 2010 Proton Savvy (this lamp removed from this vehicle) |
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| Fitment checklist (before you buy) |
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Fitment help via eBay Messages
Match by photos first
Avoid “doesn’t fit” returns
Common symptoms of a faulty high-level brake light
Safety + visibility
- Brake light not working at all (no illumination when braking)
- Intermittent operation (works sometimes, flickers over bumps)
- Cracked lens, water ingress, condensation inside the lamp
- Dim output / uneven lighting (internal damage or corrosion)
- Loose housing or broken mounting points causing rattles
Why choose an original factory part vs a cheap copy?
- Correct fit and sealing (helps prevent water ingress & fogging)
- Correct lens optics for clear visibility to drivers behind you
- Better connector/mounting accuracy = fewer installation headaches
- Used parts can save up to 70% vs buying new, while keeping quality high
Fitting instructions (tailgate / hatch)
DIY friendly — typical 30–45 minutes
Required tools
- Trim removal tool (plastic pry tool)
- Screwdriver set (Phillips / Torx — varies by vehicle)
- Small socket set (commonly 8mm/10mm — varies)
- Clean cloth + contact cleaner (optional)
- Gloves + torch
Tip: Fastener types can vary by trim level / previous repairs — match tools to your vehicle.
Step-by-step
- Open tailgate. Remove inner trim panel/cover to access the brake light area.
- Unplug the electrical connector from the lamp.
- Remove the retaining screws/clips/nuts holding the lamp in place.
- Carefully lift out the lamp assembly (do not force—check for hidden fixings).
- Fit the replacement lamp, align mounting points, and refit fixings.
- Reconnect plug. Test brake lights before refitting trim.
- Refit trim panel and confirm the lamp is secure and sealed.
Garage labour cost estimator (no JavaScript)
Formula: Hourly rate (£/hr) × estimated time (hours). Typical time: 0.5–0.75 hr.
| Garage rate | 0.5 hr | 0.75 hr | 1.0 hr |
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| £50/hr | £25.00 | £37.50 | £50.00 |
| £60/hr | £30.00 | £45.00 | £60.00 |
| £75/hr | £37.50 | £56.25 | £75.00 |
| £90/hr | £45.00 | £67.50 | £90.00 |
| £100/hr | £50.00 | £75.00 | £100.00 |
| £120/hr | £60.00 | £90.00 | £120.00 |
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Repairs available (subject to availability)
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