Repacing Led in tail light

[hook86]

Has anyone tryed replacing dead led's in a RT tail light. Friend has 4 dead ones asked dealer about them. $300.oo for a new light dealer says they are not changeable.:banghead:

 

[Chupaca]

Don't know..!!

don't have an RT but unless the led's are single units you can't replace them. If they are strips, strings or clusters you will have to change the whole unit. Would seem you do not have to change the whole assembly..:dontknow:

 

[NancysToy]

Sorry, you will have to change the entire assembly, unless you can figure a way to dismantle it and replace individual LEDs or strips. Finding matching brightnesses could be a challenge, too. Modern cars are much the same...light assemblies instead of replaceable bulbs. I can't say it is pleasing, but the lights are brighter.

 

[hook86]

Sorry, you will have to change the entire assembly, unless you can figure a way to dismantle it and replace individual LEDs or strips. Finding matching brightnesses could be a challenge, too. Modern cars are much the same...light assemblies instead of replaceable bulbs. I can't say it is pleasing, but the lights are brighter.

Guess over the winter will take a look at his an see if we can get apart without breaking anything.ray: See what happens from there.

 

[jerpinoy]

$ 300 ooouch:banghead::banghead:

 

[Bob Ledford]

Which light

If you are referring to the high mounted trunk light or one of the OEM lights?

Regardless of which I am in agreement with Scotty finding a replacement LED would be a real challenge. Try looking on the net for the web of Mouser Electronics you will have to download their catalog which is a PDF. There is another on line source named silver mine or gold mine that I have heard ham radio guys talking up too but I gave up home brewing years ago.

 

[rcturner]

I have been working with LEDs for almost as many years as there have been LEDs. I have never seen one fail. Instead, the connections, circuit board or some other mechanical thing has broken. Usually, checking the wires or circuit board will find the problem. Re-soldering the connections will often work to correct the problem. Until you have really checked it out and concluded it can't be fixed, don't spend the money. If it can't be fixed, at least you tried.