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Old May 2, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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I just installed 2012 tail lights today, and it seems the two LEDs on the right outers and mini leds strip on the sides don't work. blinker works. I swapped harnesses and still the same problem. I even put back the right 06-08 outers and they work. Any ideas ?
left is completely fine with both harnesses.
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Old May 2, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Not sure but possible that there is a blown fuse.
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Old May 2, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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Fuse is all good,. hope someone didn't sell me a bogus corner.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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Any ideas ?
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Old May 3, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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Did you try to connect it to the other side? just used left side to test it.
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Old May 4, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Switched left outer to right, and it worked fine on both sides. *Right seems to be dead?

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pics r us ....
Attached Thumbnails 2012 tail light issue-light.jpg   2012 tail light issue-lights2.jpg  
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Old May 4, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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anther question, I bought turn signal bulbs from (kragen O'reilly) and they blink white , is that legal?
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anther question, I bought turn signal bulbs from (kragen O'reilly) and they blink white , is that legal?

* Incorrect color of turn signal. It must be white or yellow to the front, red or yellow to the rear (24953 VC).
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Old May 4, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshIS408
* Incorrect color of turn signal. It must be white or yellow to the front, red or yellow to the rear (24953 VC).
Odd, wonder why they sold it to me then, told them it was an 2012 and they handed me those bulbs.
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Old May 5, 2013 | 10:13 AM
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Just get LEDs
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Old May 5, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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I've came to the conclusion my right corner was dead on arrival. Anyone know where I could pick up just the right outer? Sewell has them for 220.00 shipped, is that my best bet ? Led blinker bulbs sounds like a good idea.

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Originally Posted by circuitt
I've came to the conclusion my right corner was dead on arrival. Anyone know where I could pick up just the right outer? Sewell has them for 220.00 shipped, is that my best bet ? Led blinker bulbs sounds like a good idea.
Yeah I'm running VLEDS "platinum amber" in my ISF tails. Super bright
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Old May 6, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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Sewell my best bet for a replacement?
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Old May 6, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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DONT DO IT YET!!!!

I went through the same thing with my 2008, even went to a friends dad that was an Electromechanic and found continuity.. so left it for a week or so more before going to the Stealership for a different harness.

My thought is that due to the power consumption being lower than the older models the ECU takes a little while to re-program itself..

Mine did the same thing.. only drivers side would turn on when braking.. even though all lights where on when braking one side didnt..

so be patient.. hopefully its the same thing
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