Will Hopkins Backup Alert # HM20101VA Fit 2016 Subaru Forester
Question:
Will it fit 2016 Subaru forester?
asked by: Larry
Expert Reply:
I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2016 Subaru Forester and it lists a 16W watt W16W bulb for its backup light. This type of bulb can also be interchanged with a 921 bulb which is a bit more common.
The Hopkins Backup Alert # HM20101VA that you referenced will only replace a 3156 bulb so it will not work on your Forester. I may have a solution for you but we do not have a backup alert available that will replace the W16W/921 bulb on your vehicle.
What you can do instead is install a separate backup alarm like the Pollak # PK41820, which will just mount to your Forester and wire to the reverse light circuit wire. This will also be quite a bit louder than the bulb type that you were looking at.
I have attached a couple videos on this unit that you can check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Light-Duty to Medium-Duty Back-Up Alarm with Wire Leads - 12-24 Volts - Less than 0.3 Amp - 97 dB
- Back Up Alarm
- Low Volume
- Steam-Cleanable
- Voltage Spike-Protected
- 97 Decibels
- Surface Mount
- 12V
- 24V
- Pollak
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Hopkins Backup Alert - Replacement 3156 Bulb with Audible Alert
- Vehicle Lights
- Tail Light
- Multi-Function Tail Light
- Single Light
- Halogen Light
- Replacement Bulb
- 3156
- White
- Hopkins
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