FIAT PANDA 169 5DR 2003-2012 TAILGATE HIGH LEVEL 3RD BRAKE LIGHT 735388525

£22.05

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Fiat Panda 169 5 Door 2003–2012 High Level Third Brake / Stop Light

Name: FIAT PANDA 169 5DR 2003-2012 TAILGATE HIGH LEVEL 3RD BRAKE LIGHT 735388525
Brand: Fiat
SKU: 206223890710
Price: 22.05 GBP
Availability: InStock

Centre tailgate high-level brake lamp assembly for the Fiat Panda Type 169 family. Primary service part reference 735388525. Built for buyers who want to match the part number, body shape, connector and mounting points before ordering.

Fiat Panda Type 1695 Door2003–2012MPN 735388525Centre Rear / TailgateHigh Level Stop Lamp

⚠️ Fitment First — Please Read Before Ordering

Do not order by registration year or model name alone. 2012 is a crossover year between Panda generations. This listing is for the Type 169 body only, and the safest check is to match 735388525, the lamp shape, mounting points and electrical connection to your existing unit. If there is any doubt, send your VIN through eBay Messages before purchase so fitment can be checked from the vehicle identity rather than guessed.

This item is identified from the actual listing photographs as the centre/high-level third brake light, not a left- or right-hand rear tail lamp. The actual component also carries visible OLSA production/engineering markings. Production moulding codes are not treated as a substitute for the Fiat service part number.

Actual Item — The Part You Are Buying

Actual Fiat Panda 169 high level third brake light 735388525 front view

Actual listing photo: red lens and five-position reflector layout. Used condition; cosmetic marks consistent with a used component may be present.

Actual Fiat Panda 169 high level brake light OLSA marking

Actual listing photo: close-up of the OLSA-marked carrier. Always compare the physical unit as well as the catalogue number.

Specification	Verified / Listing Detail
Part	Centre / high-level third brake stop lamp assembly
Primary manufacturer part number	735388525
Common OLSA catalogue cross-reference	0333701 / 03.337.01 — use as a secondary reference only; match 735388525 and the physical unit
Visible carrier marking	OLSA production/engineering marking visible in the actual photo; do not use a moulding/production code alone to determine compatibility
Position	Rear, upper centre of tailgate / rear screen area
Construction	Red moulded lens with metallic multi-reflector/bulb carrier and electrical connector. Exact polymer/alloy grade is not marked and is therefore not claimed.
Condition	Used. Supplied as pictured. Any removable consumable bulbs present should be treated as incidental unless explicitly stated as tested/guaranteed in the listing.

🚗 Where This Part Fits on the Vehicle

The lamp sits at the top-centre of the rear window/tailgate area and illuminates when the service brake is applied, giving following traffic an elevated brake signal.

Vehicle referenceFiat Panda Type 169 five-door rear three-quarter view. The high-level stop lamp location is visible at the upper centre of the rear screen. CC0 reference image; not the donor vehicle.

Vehicle referenceFiat Panda Type 169 five-door rear view. Image by Rudolf Stricker, used under attribution permission. Reference only; not the donor vehicle.

Compatibility Chart — What It Will and Will Not Fit

Vehicle / Version	Years	Body / Type	Status	Fitment Rule
Fiat Panda II / Panda 169	2003–2012	Type 169, 5-door hatchback	✓ Primary application	Match 735388525 + lamp shape + connector/mounting points. VIN verification recommended before ordering.
Fiat Panda 169 1.1 petrol	Within Type 169 production	5-door	VIN / number check	735388525 is catalogued on 1.1 examples; verify the individual car by VIN and existing unit.
Fiat Panda 169 1.2 petrol	Within Type 169 production	5-door	VIN / number check	735388525 is catalogued on 1.2 examples; verify the individual car by VIN and existing unit.
Fiat Panda 169 1.3 JTD / Multijet	Within Type 169 production	5-door	VIN / number check	735388525 appears on 1.3 diesel applications; confirm by VIN and physical match.
Fiat Panda 169 4x4 / special variants	Type 169 years only	5-door	Do not assume	Variant equipment can differ. VIN and existing part-number/photo match required before purchase.
Fiat Panda 100HP	Type 169 era	5-door with model-specific rear spoiler/lamp arrangement	✗ Do not assume	A separate third-stop-light reference 735426842 is catalogued for 100HP. Marketplace data is inconsistent, so 100HP must be VIN-checked before ordering this 735388525 unit.
Fiat Panda Type 319 / 312	2012 onward	Later-generation body	✗ Not this application	Different generation. A 2012 registration alone is not enough — identify the vehicle type/VIN.
Earlier Fiat Panda Type 141	Pre-Type-169 generation	Earlier body	✗ Not confirmed	Do not use model-name similarity as fitment evidence.
Fiat 500 / Punto / Grande Punto / Doblo / other Fiat models	Any	Other model families	✗ Not confirmed	No cross-model fitment is claimed without a matching manufacturer number and VIN-backed catalogue evidence.

2012 warning: both old- and new-generation Panda registrations can occur around the changeover. This is why the title deliberately says 169. If you cannot identify the type, message us with the VIN before buying.

What It Controls & Common Fault Symptoms

Function

This is the centre high-level stop lamp. It provides an elevated red brake signal whenever the service brake circuit commands the stop lamps. It helps following drivers see braking activity above or between the main rear lamp clusters.

Symptoms of a Fault

One or more lamp sections not illuminating.
Complete loss of the high-level brake light.
Intermittent operation or flickering from poor contacts/connection.
Cracked, damaged, discoloured or water-affected lens/housing.
Electrical supply, fuse, wiring or connector faults can imitate a failed lamp assembly and should be diagnosed before replacement.

Useful Panda 169 diagnostic detail: the Fiat handbook's exterior-light failure monitoring specifically excludes the third brake light. A failed high-level lamp may therefore not produce the same bulb-failure warning as monitored exterior lamps. Always test the lamp physically.

Why Choose an Original-Manufacturer Used Part?

Original-Manufacturer Used Component

Factory-intended dimensions, mounting geometry and connector arrangement for the intended application.
Correct lens/reflector layout for the vehicle when the part number is matched.
Usually installs without modifying the tailgate, wiring or trim.
Reuse keeps a serviceable component in circulation instead of manufacturing another part.
Depending on current new-part pricing, used components can offer substantial savings; on some vehicle parts the saving can be around 70% versus buying new. Always compare live prices for the specific part.

Low-Cost Unverified Replacement

Quality varies by manufacturer and price point.
Mounting tabs, connector geometry, lens optics and sealing can differ on poorly matched products.
A cheap part is not automatically poor quality, but an unverified copy creates more fitment uncertainty.
Part-number and VIN checking remains more reliable than choosing by appearance or headline price alone.

🔧 Fitting Guide, Tools & Estimated Repair Time

The Fiat Panda 169 handbook describes the third stop lamp as a removable light unit retained behind a cover. The official sequence is to loosen the two cover screws, remove the cover, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the light unit; refitting is the reverse procedure.

Suggested Tools

Screwdriver/driver bit that correctly matches the two factory fasteners on your vehicle — check the screw head before selecting the bit.
Plastic trim tool (optional, for careful trim handling).
Gloves and eye protection.
Multimeter/test lamp (optional, for electrical diagnosis before condemning the lamp).

The handbook specifies two screws but does not identify the screw-head drive in the text, so this listing deliberately does not guess a Torx/Pozidriv size.

Practical Replacement Sequence

Park safely, switch ignition off and remove the key.
Open the tailgate and access the upper inside trim/cover around the third stop lamp.
Undo the two securing screws and remove the cover carefully.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the old light unit and compare it directly with this replacement.
Install the replacement, reconnect the plug and refit the cover/fasteners without overtightening trim.
Test the high-level stop lamp with an assistant before driving.

Estimated fitting time: approximately 15–30 minutes (0.25–0.50 hour) for a straightforward lamp-assembly swap by a competent person after access is established. This is a practical estimate, not an official Fiat flat-rate labour time; corrosion, damaged trim, wiring faults or diagnosis can increase time.

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Estimated labour cost = garage hourly rate × 0.25 to 0.50 hour

Garage Labour Rate	15 min / 0.25 h	30 min / 0.50 h	Estimated Labour Range
£50/hour	£12.50	£25.00	£12.50–£25.00
£60/hour	£15.00	£30.00	£15.00–£30.00
£70/hour	£17.50	£35.00	£17.50–£35.00
£80/hour	£20.00	£40.00	£20.00–£40.00
£90/hour	£22.50	£45.00	£22.50–£45.00
£100/hour	£25.00	£50.00	£25.00–£50.00
£120/hour	£30.00	£60.00	£30.00–£60.00

Fitting service: Part Pilot also offers fitting/repair work subject to workshop availability. Please ask through eBay Messages before travelling or booking.

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📦 Delivery, Dispatch & Checkout Address

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🌍 International Delivery Through eBay Global Shipping Programme

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Returns, Fitment Responsibility & Condition Protection

We invest time in identifying the component, publishing the manufacturer reference and showing the actual item so buyers can order accurately. If you are unsure, please ask for a VIN check before purchase. Compare your original unit's part number, overall shape, mounting points and connector to the photographs.

Returns are handled in accordance with the return policy shown on the eBay order, eBay rules and applicable consumer law. Please return the item in the same condition in which it was received. Where eBay permits an eligible seller to make a deduction for loss in value caused by buyer use, damage, alteration or missing parts, any deduction must reflect the actual loss in value and is not an automatic restocking charge. This does not remove buyer rights where an item is faulty, damaged or does not match the listing.

VAT / Global Accounting

Where this qualifying second-hand sale is accounted for under the Global Accounting VAT Margin Scheme, VAT is accounted for within the margin and is not shown separately on the sales invoice. A separately itemised VAT amount is therefore not provided for a qualifying scheme sale. Scheme treatment is subject to the transaction meeting HMRC eligibility requirements.

♻️ Support a Local Small Business & Keep Good Parts in Use

Buying a tested/reusable used vehicle component supports a local small business while helping extend the useful life of parts that already exist. Reuse can reduce demand for new manufacture, packaging and raw materials, and it keeps serviceable components in circulation rather than sending them prematurely into the waste stream. 🚗🔧♻️📦

Our aim is simple: identify the part accurately, help you verify fitment before purchase, pack it carefully and help keep your vehicle on the road.