Vvman

Hi guys

Has anyone here done this before? I have a blown bulb on the 3rd brake light that needs replacement. Part no is 8157050070.

Does anyone has the instruction on how to replace this?

Thanks

Diagram looks like there are 2 finishing pieces that are held on by the clips.

CJITTY

Sorry, I can't offer help on this one but I was hoping to never see a post like this. With my roof spoiler and all that, I cringe at the thought that these aren't bulletproof and could need replacement at some point.. But, call me crazy but our rear brake lights are all LED and cannot be replaced as a general consumer trip to AutoZone so could you possibly use the "safety concern" with the dealer to have this replaced? Kind of like seat belt repairs which are never a cost item if they fail to function properly?

1BlinkGone

note to self: install LED upgrade and THEN install roof spoiler...

CJITTY

I can promise you...nobody has ever considered this an issue before...at least in my 4 years on this site. This is the first time I have ever heard of this part failing

1Putt

Isn't it already led ?

Lextrician

thats what I thought. the third brake light was led.
http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/applic...l=1331&make=54

the best resource when replacing bulbs.

CJITTY

Yes..all brake and running lights on the back are LED..only the turn signals and reverse lights are replaceable ans they are filament style...thats why I think he could go to dealer for them to repair because it is a safety issue and not consumer replaceable

Lextrician

maybe few years ago I had an infiniti fx45 and my running lights were screwed up (it was my fault I broke a wire trying to get a 0 gauge wire in through the driverside firewall.) safety and all they repaired it but wasn't free. need to do some troubleshooting, see if you have voltage there and check the fuses might be a grounding issue but if you are handy you check a few things before taking it to the dealer..

Vvman

Hate to see something as bulletproof as a LED failing, mine must be one luckless LS.

Even the dealer admitted he has not come across a similar case, not to mention the lack of stock for the part. Strangely, it is not an offence driving without a working 3rd brake light in this country.

roadfrog

Anyway to knock out or kill the 6th bulb from the left in your pic? It'll balance it out and look custom!

That sucks man. Good luck......

CJITTY

Excellent observation. .that would be dope!!

roadfrog

[QUOTE] [Excellent observation. .that would be dope!! /QUOTE]

It wasn't an observation.....it's an illness I have of wanting symmetry in everything! LOL!! But it was said with some degree of seriousness. It's what I would do. IF it could be done.

CJITTY

I know exactly what you meant

jamodeo

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Hey, I hope I'm not too late/hope this helps: http://imgur.com/a/cMJzP

-Joe

roadfrog

WELL DONE! Thanks for sharing.