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Old Mar 16, 2018 | 10:34 PM
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Running board lights

I was wondering how many are experiencing led bulb out on running board. I have one out and don’t believe it’s a replaceable bulb. So in the morning I’m having a guy check and if needed change wire to accept a replaceable led bulb.
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Old Mar 17, 2018 | 07:47 PM
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everything can be fixed and replaced, just need to go to people that knwo what they are doing
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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 02:39 PM
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I'll be looking into it this spring.
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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 06:00 PM
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The bulb is easily accessible , it’s plugged in on the end of running board , a rubber boot
type so all he did was unplug it without disassembling the running board.
Then cut the too wires that lead up to the bulb connector boot and pull the rubber boot containing bulb off to go find the led bulb to solder
the replacement bulb in. It’s a fixed led small yellow bulb that you pry out
And solder back in then solder the wires together and heat shrink it.
At least it’s very easy to get to without messing with the running board.
I have one bulb out so we are just doing that one.
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kevin barbee

The bulb is easily accessible , it’s plugged in on the end of running board , a rubber boot
type so all he did was unplug it without disassembling the running board.
Then cut the too wires that lead up to the bulb connector boot and pull the rubber boot containing bulb off to go find the led bulb to solder
the replacement bulb in. It’s a fixed led small yellow bulb that you pry out
And solder back in then solder the wires together and heat shrink it.
At least it’s very easy to get to without messing with the running board.
I have one bulb out so we are just doing that one.
Do you have the specs of the LED? I need to find a replacement too.
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 05:02 PM
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This is a LED for the Acura illuminated sport running boards.

Anyone have an idea where I can source a replacement LED?

Unfortunately, there are no identifiable markings on it.



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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 05:27 PM
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I guess that an experienced electician will just fix any LED from DIY shop, no need to match
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Old Oct 13, 2019 | 08:23 AM
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Guy did mine kinda created it so guess you just can’t go buy one and plug it in
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Old Oct 15, 2019 | 09:53 AM
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All things considered, I'm thinking a marine application LED would be the best from an environment standpoint.

I'm guessing those running board LEDs are 12V?
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Old Oct 16, 2019 | 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by zdxsr
All things considered, I'm thinking a marine application LED would be the best from an environment standpoint.

I'm guessing those running board LEDs are 12V?
its best to check with voltage tester
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Old Oct 17, 2019 | 09:37 AM
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If anyone needs the OEM LED, let me know, I removed mine from my running boards that I just purchased
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Old Oct 18, 2019 | 09:51 AM
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If anyone needs the OEM LED, let me know, I removed mine from my running boards that I just purchased
PM headed your way...
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Old Oct 23, 2019 | 10:18 AM
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Hi
Can somebody tell me how these running board lights work (when you open the door, when you unlock the car, with the running lights, etc)? I am just thinking if those 2 pin connectors can be used for something else like LED lights for example.
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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sandro
its best to check with voltage tester
Pulled the side panel, yep 12V.

Soldered in the replacement, back to OEM illumination.

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