I know you talked about the bulb being different but the courtesy light socket is a YJ hold over also. And I'm not sure if it's a SE thing or if it's a 97 only thing but my TJ only had a courtesy light on the drivers side. The plug was available on the passenger side but there wasn't a socket.
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The covers once they become faded are doubly worthless than they are new. I did find a NICE LED bulb that fits.
VehiCode Low Voltage 12-24v 67 89 98 1003 5007 5008 R10W LED Light Bulb (Daylight White) 1156 1141 BA15S Single Contact for RV Camper Interior Vanity Porch Dome Outdoor Landscape Light (4 Pack)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VMFRPNX/?tag=wranglerorg-20
And it Looks good in the socket also.
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With the old incandescent light it's a dull off White light.
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With the LED bulb installed it's a LOT nicer & brighter light.
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