Successfully disabled 3rd brake light
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Originally posted by T.L.W.
dave trying to disable the warning light
it comes on and goes off im just assuming its because i know longer have the spoiler on
(hoping actually)
not sure HELP lol
dave trying to disable the warning light
it comes on and goes off im just assuming its because i know longer have the spoiler on
(hoping actually)
not sure HELP lol
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=127780
the JP spoiler doesn't have an LED third brake light in it does it? Can't quite tell.
Originally posted by DaveGS4
Hmmm. Well from looking at your pictures in this thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=127780
the JP spoiler doesn't have an LED third brake light in it does it? Can't quite tell.
Hmmm. Well from looking at your pictures in this thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=127780
the JP spoiler doesn't have an LED third brake light in it does it? Can't quite tell.
Although hard to tell from the pics, I don't think TLW has a third brake light any more (which I agree is a bad thing). I don't know if it is federal but the third brake light is legally required to be there in CA. I think he is just looking to get rid of the warning light but I think the "correct" solution would be to trade with someone with a deck light.
Gee, Dave, if this was the case, it might have saved you some trouble if a trade can be engineered.
Gee, Dave, if this was the case, it might have saved you some trouble if a trade can be engineered.
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Well...if I had a JP rear trunk spoiler....I would keep the 3rd brake light working for those who have it.
For those who had OEM rear spoiler with LED brake light on the spoiler (no rear deck 3rd brake light) and replace with JP spoiler....I'd do this mod so the warning light on the dash is eliminated.
For those who had OEM rear spoiler with LED brake light on the spoiler (no rear deck 3rd brake light) and replace with JP spoiler....I'd do this mod so the warning light on the dash is eliminated.
Last edited by PHML; Jul 28, 2004 at 12:29 PM.
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Originally posted by PHML
Well...if I had a JP rear trunk spoiler....I would keep the 3rd brake light working for those who have it.
For those who had OEM rear spoiler with LED brake light on the spoiler (no rear deck 3rd brake light) and replace with JP spoiler....I'd do this mod so the warning light on the dash is eliminated.
Well...if I had a JP rear trunk spoiler....I would keep the 3rd brake light working for those who have it.
For those who had OEM rear spoiler with LED brake light on the spoiler (no rear deck 3rd brake light) and replace with JP spoiler....I'd do this mod so the warning light on the dash is eliminated.
phml
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And that was exactly my situation as well. I definitely WANT a third brake light (like the LED one on the OEM spoiler), but I don't want the fourth one on the back deck in addition to that lighting up. I blacked mine out at first, then eventually replaced the entire back deck as well to get rid of the unsightly lump.
Johnny, have you taken bulbs out of the one on your back deck already? If not and your warning light is going on/off you probably have a burnt out or loose bulb / connection. Before you disconnect it, I'd troubleshoot why it's going off.
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Edit - nevermind! You don't have one of those at all
now I see...
Suggest you find someone with a 3rd brakelight deck to swap with you! Mine's been cut up or I'd do it.
Johnny, have you taken bulbs out of the one on your back deck already? If not and your warning light is going on/off you probably have a burnt out or loose bulb / connection. Before you disconnect it, I'd troubleshoot why it's going off.
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Edit - nevermind! You don't have one of those at all
now I see...Suggest you find someone with a 3rd brakelight deck to swap with you! Mine's been cut up or I'd do it.
Last edited by DaveGS4; Jul 28, 2004 at 03:40 PM.
Originally posted by T.L.W.
this is my situation thanks
phml
this is my situation thanks
phml
and yes, i agree, without the 3rd brake light is a very dangerous and illegal thing to do
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Ok guys I just need a little clarification on what I need to do here. I have DEPO tails installed, and what i'm trying to do is disable the warning indicator.., without disabling any of my tailights, I want my 3rd brake light to continue working. Which DIY do a follow?
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bump,bump,bump, i need to know this
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Ahhhhhh....finally.... got it!
Its the connector for PIN# 4 (purple and red wire).
Instead of tape...I just pushed the pin# 4 out of the plug.
You will need a small flat head screwdriver (the kind you would use to repair your eyeglasses) to lift up the white plastic snap on.....then at the same time....use another screwdriver to push the pin out.
Took me about 15 mins to push this dang pin out because its almost 1 AM and the lighting in my garage sucks..... plus my back was starting to hurt (not much slack from the plug).
Thanks JacobT!!!
Pete
Its the connector for PIN# 4 (purple and red wire).
Instead of tape...I just pushed the pin# 4 out of the plug.
You will need a small flat head screwdriver (the kind you would use to repair your eyeglasses) to lift up the white plastic snap on.....then at the same time....use another screwdriver to push the pin out.
Took me about 15 mins to push this dang pin out because its almost 1 AM and the lighting in my garage sucks..... plus my back was starting to hurt (not much slack from the plug).
Thanks JacobT!!!
Pete
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