JamesG Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 How do I remove the centre LED brakelight? I've just stupidly snapped the front cover in half trying to remove it. I've just removed the trim on the inside of the boot lid and can see the nuts but they are a really long way inside. What kind of tool do I need to be able to reach them? Quick response would be great so I can go and buy whatever tool I need and stop banging my head against the wall Cheers, James. http://www.compsoc.man.ac.uk/~jamesg/bugger.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Best I can do is to suggest you look at TRL performances website, I'm sure Pete has a step by step guide to installing this brakelight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Nothing found so far matie....sorry... (nothing in Owners Handbook, just 'normal' bulb replacement, doesn't even MENTION the H'L'LED ! ! ! - don't think they're 'meant' to go wrong - but they DO ! !) only pic so far > > > (EPC disc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted August 16, 2003 Author Share Posted August 16, 2003 Thanks for that. I went out and bought a pack of deep sockets. The 10mm one did the trick nicely. About half of my LEDs don't work, so I'm going to replace them all. I'm not sure whether to buy an aftermarket LED brake light kit and nick the LEDs from it (I might need two as there's so many LEDs), or try to find suitable LEDs in the maplin catalogue. James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Dunk 657, you might want to keep an eye on this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Al Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 ......I've do this before! easy, you need a 'long' reach 10mm socket to get onto the nuts, undo them and you will understand how it comes out.There is a couple of brackets that pinch the LED in place.The LED strip can then be removed from the outside! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Don't you just hate those... "I KNEW WHICH HORSE WAS GONNA WIN" kinda peeps ? ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted August 16, 2003 Author Share Posted August 16, 2003 Right! front cover is glued back together and it looks okay. Should only really be noticeable from a distance. The LEDs are in sets of 4 in serial. Each set is in parallel. One of the LEDs in the centre of mine is faulty and causes the set of 4 not to work. If I short it then the remaining three glow brightly. I'll see if I can get a similar LED in Maplins tomorrow and replace it. I'm resisting the temptation to stick a couple of blue ones in there too James. http://www.compsoc.man.ac.uk/~jamesg/led01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 While it's out..... don't Maplins sell some 'unit' to give it the Kitt Effect ! ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted August 16, 2003 Author Share Posted August 16, 2003 Nooooooo. Anyway, my car isn't black, isn't a Pontiac, and doesn't speak like a gay robot James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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