# Never mind, this apparently is not a place to ask questions **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** mazda6, mazda\ **Created:** [December 21, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472 "2024-12-21T19:19:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![zak.ouellette\_192285](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zak.ouellette\_192285](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zak.ouellette_192285)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/1 "2024-12-21T19:19:58Z")
I am trying to see if a 2011 mazda 6 headlight assembly will mount and connect to a 2010 mazda 6. I have looked online and found only a few answers that seem to contradict each other so I was hoping to get some clarification. Any help is appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/2 "2024-12-21T19:25:20Z")
If you phone (or visit) the parts department at a Mazda dealership, they should be able to give you the right answer. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/3 "2024-12-21T19:34:18Z")
Rock Auto shows two different part numbers for the 2010 and 2011 Mazda 6 headlight assemblies. Tester ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/4 "2024-12-21T20:32:25Z")
Call the dealers parts department, that’s what they do > [@Tester](#): > > Rock Auto shows two different part numbers for the 2010 and 2011 Mazda 6 headlight assemblies. You are way too kind doing homework for others. ---
**Author:** ![zak.ouellette\_192285](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zak.ouellette\_192285](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zak.ouellette_192285)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/5 "2024-12-21T20:51:58Z")
OK, was just looking for some first hand experience because I found conflicting answers. Don’t worry though cause I will never visit this site again, Have the day you deserve. =) ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/6 "2024-12-21T21:03:14Z")
We appreciate the “free” Christmas snark; it certainly makes the season brighter. You’ll get a full refund on the “price” you paid for the advice here. Any day now. Merry Christmas. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/7 "2024-12-21T21:25:11Z")
> [@PvtPublic](#): > > > [@VDCdriver](#): > > > > If you phone (or visit) the parts department at a Mazda dealership, > > Why do the obvious? Why come here for answer that may take hours/days? When the answer is at the other end of a phone. You guys would rather have people call you at work? Why not answer the question here, now, not days later? ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/9 "2024-12-21T23:20:35Z")
And to think I thought that’s what parts department people do. Answer phones and questions. Silly me. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/10 "2024-12-21T23:35:20Z")
> [@PvtPublic](#): > > And to think I thought that’s what parts department people do. Answer phones and questions. Silly me. Did you provide your phone number? Wouldn’t it be easier to reply here? ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/11 "2024-12-22T03:23:18Z")
If there is an appearance design change from 2010 to 2011 but with the same attachment points then of course there will be 2 different part numbers and even cross referencing may not show they fit, but just because there are 2 different part numbers does not mean they will not interchange, even the dealer parts department may not know the answer… Prime example, the 3rd gen SR5’s have a smoked outline to them, but the higher trim levels have the chromed outline to them, different parts numbers, but people are putting the SR5 tail lights in the TRD’s because they just look better… Same with seats, leather vs cloth have different part numbers, but they will interchange… So instead of beating NEW members up over what you might think is a stupid question, how about maybe trying to help instead of trying to make them feel stupid… This truly is a place that a new member doesn’t know if their question will be taken seriously or not and that they may be ridiculed over it… This is NOT a college alumni that a new member has to be hazed over to join, try something new and welcome them with an open mind **before** judging them… ---
**Author:** ![TheWonderful90s](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thewonderful90s/32/29584_2.png) [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/12 "2024-12-22T04:31:01Z")
You’re a real jerk PvtPublic. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/13 "2024-12-22T15:39:48Z")
> [@TheWonderful90s](#): > > You’re a real jerk PvtPublic. My post was not singling any one person out (and there was more than one) and I was speaking in general about most NEW members and the way they are being treaded, yes at times I have been quilty of it also, but I am trying very hard not to… ---
**Author:** ![cdaquila](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cdaquila/32/18089_2.png) [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/14 "2024-12-22T16:09:23Z")
Hi. Haven’t been around as much as I used to but hoping to be back more now. Maybe Zak was trying to learn? Perhaps extend the benefit of the doubt. People don’t stick around with this kind of introduction. And sticking around means more questions, and…you see where I’m going with it. Happy everything to all who celebrate. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/15 "2024-12-22T16:16:33Z")
Doesn’t the title of the post set a negative tone to start things off? _ **Never mind, this apparently is not a place to ask questions** _ Sort of sets the tone for the comments that follow, does it not? ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/16 "2024-12-22T16:25:05Z")
The Original Post was posted at 1:19 pm, it wasn’t until after the OP’s 2nd post or the OP’s 1st reply (post number 5) at 2:51pm that the Title was changed at 2:55pm to it’s current title… by then the damage was already done… ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/17 "2024-12-22T16:30:37Z")
Pretty sure the OP edited the topic after the fact to reflect their frustration with the replies received. I tried to go back to a post I originated to see if I could edit the post topic line but this site is so messed up, I gave up trying… Personally, I wouldn’t consider asking a parts dealer about interchangeability or other compatibility concerns unless I was going to be buying from them. If I was buying online and getting conflicting information from the sites selling them, this is exactly the type of venue I would be asking for advice from people who might have some experience about it. Then, I would just ignore the responses that told me to call parts houses and ask… ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/18 "2024-12-22T19:27:06Z")
> [@Nevada\_545](#): > > Did you provide your phone number? Of course, not I am not a Mazda parts department. Isn’t that the parts departments job to find what parts will fit your car. ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/19 "2024-12-22T19:27:54Z")
To each their own. ---
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/20 "2024-12-25T20:16:19Z")
This thread is a classic example of why no more than a dozen or so people come to this forum on any regular basis. Feliz Navidad! ---
**Author:** ![Jerome-Silverman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/71e660/32.png) [@Jerome-Silverman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerome-Silverman)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472/21 "2024-12-25T20:28:11Z")
Doubtful, according to eBay. But the bulbs should interchange if they have the same type of driver. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472.md?page=2)