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problems with my driver side LED tail lights

Old 07-03-15, 11:48 AM
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Hi guys, I haven't posted much but I need some help. I bought my 2000 gs with LED tail lights and my drivers side keeps going out. It works from time to time especially when I first turn on the lights but once I start driving it, it turns off. My brake lights work fine all around but the running lights don't work only on that particular one and when it doesn't work, the brake light isn't as bright as the right side. All of my lights work with no issues except for my driver side light. Let me know if I made any sense haha. Any advice would be great. Thank you
Old 07-04-15, 02:02 PM
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Just curious what brand are they? What do they look like?
Old 07-05-15, 09:23 AM
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Could be the resistor if they are old or have been exposed to water etc
Old 07-06-15, 06:13 AM
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ill try and post pictures of the tail lights when I get off work.

and where can I find the resistor to check to see if its good or not
Old 07-07-15, 11:07 AM
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^resistors don't matter. What brand are they?
Old 07-08-15, 05:45 AM
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Idk the brand bc it came with the car but here's a picture so hope it helps

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Old 07-08-15, 07:23 AM
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I'm sorry for thread jacking, but I think someone might've answered the question I had about my LED tail lights. For some reason, the clear part on my passenger tail light has gotten darker than the driver side. A few weeks ago I noticed there was water in the tail light, but it's gone now. I took the tail light out and tried to clean up the inside thinking it was just dirt, but nothing came out. No smudges or dirt or anything, but the clear portion is still dark. It looks kinda cool (like the smoked versions) but I am wondering if the water somehow caused it to go black?
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^^ it's all good but I need to know how to fix my issue guys. I hate driving at night because I don't feel like getting pulled over. Is there a way I can fix this or do I need a new driver side tail light? But I'm confused because it works when I turn on my lights and drive my car but then stops working. But my brake lights work fine

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Old 07-08-15, 02:35 PM
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They look and sound like they're fairly cheap aftermarket tails...I'm assuming that one of the solders or connections for the led may not be too solid?
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Check the wiring and see if anything looks out of place. Those are chepo aftermarket tails, honestly I would replace them with some led depo tails
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I'm gonna take them apart today since I'm off so hopefully I can figure out my issue. Thanks for the help guys!! I'll let you guys know what my outcome is
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They look like those Option leds. Try to snag some Depo ones off ebay. Much more reliable
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