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Old 06-24-13, 12:11 PM
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Default Outer Depo LED Taillights not working?

I bought some led depo taillights and when i press the brake the outer last led strip doesnt light up? any one know the reason why? Is it becuase im not running the resistors or a connection problem? Thanks got this pic off google hope memeber doesnt mind!


The last led stip doesnt like up when brake is hit on each side but the other two do
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Old 06-24-13, 12:16 PM
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I think its actually like that. I recall when i pushed the brake on my old insurance/depot lights that the last strips on the outside didnt light up.
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You have to tap the wire and connect the black with the green/white then you will get the same effect as the pic you posted
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Originally Posted by repugnante
You have to tap the wire and connect the black with the green/white then you will get the same effect as the pic you posted
Hey man which two wires?
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I had that problem. Try switching your bulb connectors
Old 06-24-13, 04:04 PM
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what is it suppose to look like?

have to check mine out.
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
what is it suppose to look like?

have to check mine out.
Lol, exactly, mine look good I've never noticed the last strip not lit up, I'll have to check mine, idk about slicing wires, I'm still under 8 months of warranty left.... Mine look good, so your saying yours only lights up 5 columns instead of 6...
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Originally Posted by FlockoGS4
Lol, exactly, mine look good I've never noticed the last strip not lit up, I'll have to check mine, idk about slicing wires, I'm still under 8 months of warranty left.... Mine look good, so your saying yours only lights up 5 columns instead of 6...
Yea like on mine when i press the brake the last two led strips dont light up while the other four do
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Originally Posted by sc300jz
I had that problem. Try switching your bulb connectors
I tryed this didnt work
Old 06-24-13, 06:01 PM
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you have to rewire it to make both light up. same with oem tails and anything else
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
you have to rewire it to make both light up. same with oem tails and anything else
okay cool im just so confused the dude who posted talked about connecting two wires toghter anyway you can help threw the pictures i posted would be a greatt help thanks
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i was just reading up about this and found the link to help you out

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...001-tails.html
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Originally Posted by Eight08GS4
i was just reading up about this and found the link to help you out

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...001-tails.html
Im going to try this out right now thanks man
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Originally Posted by mrrhr4
Im going to try this out right now thanks man
Hey it worked perfect thank you so much
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Everyone i appreciate the help so much


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