Brake Light Life
#1
Brake Light Life
Hello all,
Since the brake lights on our TLs are LED I've been thinking about their life and what will happen if/when they die.
I've already come across TLs in the wild with broken "cells" in their brake lights, especially the third brake light.
Are these lights user serviceable? How do we replace them?
Thanks!
Since the brake lights on our TLs are LED I've been thinking about their life and what will happen if/when they die.
I've already come across TLs in the wild with broken "cells" in their brake lights, especially the third brake light.
Are these lights user serviceable? How do we replace them?
Thanks!
#2
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Third brake light is almost always fixed by replacing the brake switch sensor.
Brake LED in the tail lights is fixed by replacing with new LED boards or soldering.
Brake LED in the tail lights is fixed by replacing with new LED boards or soldering.
#3
Where can we get those boards? The TL is 11+ years old now, so I'm just curious about part availability as time goes on.
#4
Drifting
For most people LED lights in their car will last for the life of the vehicle because as long as one LED is still working then the lamp is still in compliance with the law so, technically no need to be replace.
The third brake light is not even a required lamp by law- at least in my State. Third brake lamp is a recommened lamp.
To answer your question, most people will just replace the whole lamp assembly.
The third brake light is not even a required lamp by law- at least in my State. Third brake lamp is a recommened lamp.
To answer your question, most people will just replace the whole lamp assembly.
#5
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LED boards can still be purchased (for a lot of money around $125 each) at the dealership.
Most people will buy them used for a good price like $60-$100 for the pair.
#6
Drifting
You can buy the tail light boards online at acuraoemparts.com. The left (drivers) board part number is: 33552-SEP-A01. This board was $122 in August 2015.
What I found was one of the wires for taillight broke instead of the board being bad. Now I have a spare board whenever it should burn out.
What I found was one of the wires for taillight broke instead of the board being bad. Now I have a spare board whenever it should burn out.
#7
Hello all,
Since the brake lights on our TLs are LED I've been thinking about their life and what will happen if/when they die.
I've already come across TLs in the wild with broken "cells" in their brake lights, especially the third brake light.
Are these lights user serviceable? How do we replace them?
Thanks!
Since the brake lights on our TLs are LED I've been thinking about their life and what will happen if/when they die.
I've already come across TLs in the wild with broken "cells" in their brake lights, especially the third brake light.
Are these lights user serviceable? How do we replace them?
Thanks!
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#9
Drifting
MO inspection does not require a third brake light.
However, they may get you on maintaining an existing light if that's Statue or Regulation in writing. The work around then would be to remove the third brake light for the inspection.
Also note that there's no requirement for all individual LED lights to work in a cell.
Just 2 tail lights visible from 500 ft when reqired and brake lights in good working order.
Good Working Order - Open to interpretation... specifically, is it visible?
MO Equipment Inspection Requirements
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Third Brake Light "May" (Not required)
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#10
Drifting
There are plenty of shops that check that you have brakes, some tread on your tires, and your headlights work and call it good.
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#15
Drifting
He is wrong. He is making shit up.
1. Statutory Law says "2 rear lights" not "2 original rear lights".
Ie. I can install a trailer light in place of the original light and still be in compliance. As long as I have 2 rear lights.
2. Third light is not required.
3. The light still works on and off. All three lights are working. No violation.
If you take him to court, you would win. You're in compliance with Statutory Law and MO's list of required "Equipment Needed" (Page 93).
Next time ask them to show you documentation in writing where does it say that (violation or the Statutory Section number along with the description). Without the Section Number or official documentation then it is their opinion and not law.
Sorry for the rant. Duf!
1. Statutory Law says "2 rear lights" not "2 original rear lights".
Ie. I can install a trailer light in place of the original light and still be in compliance. As long as I have 2 rear lights.
2. Third light is not required.
3. The light still works on and off. All three lights are working. No violation.
If you take him to court, you would win. You're in compliance with Statutory Law and MO's list of required "Equipment Needed" (Page 93).
Next time ask them to show you documentation in writing where does it say that (violation or the Statutory Section number along with the description). Without the Section Number or official documentation then it is their opinion and not law.
Sorry for the rant. Duf!
Last edited by 01acls; 01-05-2016 at 05:12 PM.
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