I noticed that only three out of the seven bulbs were working on the third brake light, after removing I found that the rain had been getting in and had corroded the printed circuit board and bulb holders, so rather than fork out for a new board,bulb holders,bulbs, I have decided to try out an idea for a mod I have been thinking about, I will be adding photos and a detailed how too as I go along, but if all works out like I think it will it should give a modern look to the brake light..and all for less than £10.00
OK the mod is all done see below, not going into to much detail as my way may not be your way, the mod will become apparent if you decide to do it.
Items required
1) 30cm led strip from ebay
2) Plastic Strip (for backing)
3) Araldite
4) New Gasket
Tools Required:
1) Size 8 torx precision screwdriver
2) Small flle
3) Solder Iron
The Cost= 99p for the LED Strip and £2.99 for the Gasket. A Grand Total of £3.98.
Remove the third brake light and unscrew the PCB un-solder the connection for use later reconnect it to the LED wires
Using a file remove about 6 mm from the top of the lens reflectors. This is to allow enough room for the led lights to fit.
Cut a strip of plastic to the correct length and araldite to the top of the modified lens reflectors
Stick the led to the strip and feed wire to the correct side.
Re assemble.
The Pics:
Plastic Backing Strip
LED Strip
LED Strip Attached
The Result 15 lights instead of 7
Jim
OK the mod is all done see below, not going into to much detail as my way may not be your way, the mod will become apparent if you decide to do it.
Items required
1) 30cm led strip from ebay
2) Plastic Strip (for backing)
3) Araldite
4) New Gasket
Tools Required:
1) Size 8 torx precision screwdriver
2) Small flle
3) Solder Iron
The Cost= 99p for the LED Strip and £2.99 for the Gasket. A Grand Total of £3.98.
Remove the third brake light and unscrew the PCB un-solder the connection for use later reconnect it to the LED wires
Using a file remove about 6 mm from the top of the lens reflectors. This is to allow enough room for the led lights to fit.
Cut a strip of plastic to the correct length and araldite to the top of the modified lens reflectors
Stick the led to the strip and feed wire to the correct side.
Re assemble.
The Pics:
Plastic Backing Strip
LED Strip
LED Strip Attached
The Result 15 lights instead of 7
Jim
