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Confidence: Limited (1 of 3). Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research. Based on 2 cited source(s), last verified 2026-10-26.

Will OEM 2004-09 S2000 (AP2) tail lights fit a Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)?

Q: Will OEM 2004-09 S2000 (AP2) tail lights fit a Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)?

Yes, with extra parts or work. Not a bolt-on. The AP2 lamp has three sections to the AP1's two, so the body openings must be cut larger and two new mounting holes drilled, and the wiring sockets differ. One owner's write-up took about two hours per side. Check every lamp function afterwards.

Added 2026-10-26 · Updated 2026-10-26

Short answer: Yes, with extra parts or work Limited

Verdict:Fits with mods Limited confidence (1 of 3) · 2 sources

Yes, with extra parts or work: Not a bolt-on.

Years: 2000-2003 · Applies to: all · 2 sources · Last verified 2026-10-26

Part	OEM 2004-09 S2000 (AP2) tail lights
Part comes from	Honda S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009)
Vehicle	Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)
Years	2000-2003
Trim / condition	all
Verdict	Fits with mods Fits with extra parts or work
Confidence	Limited 1 of 3 — Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research.
Last verified	2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read)

Details

Not a bolt-on. The AP2 lamp has three sections to the AP1's two, so the body openings must be cut larger and two new mounting holes drilled, and the wiring sockets differ. One owner's write-up took about two hours per side. Check every lamp function afterwards.

Specs

note: Three-section lamp versus the AP1's two-section lamp, per an owner's conversion write-up.

Other body fitment for the AP1

Genuine Honda Accessory S2000 aluminum hardtop — Reported to fit Fits
Robbins replacement soft top for 2000-01 S2000, glass rear window (non-heated) — Fits with extra parts or work Fits with mods
OEM 2002-09 S2000 glass-window soft top (cloth and frame) — Does not fit Doesn't fit

More for this car

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Sources

AP2 Tail light Conversion — S2000 Club (owner's how-to, hosted PDF printed September 20, 2018) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Cut the body; drill two new holes; about two hours per side.
AP2 tail lights in AP1 — S2KI Honda S2000 forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Cut larger holes; wiring sockets differ.

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