I have a 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible with similar problems. Spent plenty of time looking for the spare part online and failed. I will try your way because it seems to be simple solution I never thought about. Thanks!
I have an 07 Jeep commander with similar issues and was going to do same project until I was informed of a different voltage. Did you do anything to downgrade the voltage? Does it matter?
That's an excellent question. LED strip I got was designed to run on 12 volts, and although the circuitry actually reduces that for the LED chips themselves, I'm still not sure if they would operate normally on less voltage at the input. Frankly I'm surprised that your Jeep would have anything less than 12v at the light in the first place. My only real advise would be to check the voltage with a multimeter if possible, and with that information look online for a light strip designed for that voltage. Sorry to not have a better answer! Good luck.
Are all spoiler mounted brake lights exactly the same as this?,the lens on my mitsubishi lancer coupe's spoiler looks like it has traditional type leds,can see round parts behind the lens. Btw b4 u fit new strip into your car it would b a good idea to confirm that theres 12 volts on the wiring as some may need a resistor to reduce the voltage :) If u dont check u could damage the leds 😩😩😩
Usually the component itself will adjust the voltage to what it needs rather than something upstream, however I'm mostly familiar with Japanese cars so it could very well be different in others. Good point... Best to check. The new LED strips I got were designed to run off 12v as they had surface mount resistors on the flexible board to reduce the voltage. Cheers!
You don’t have to replace the light assembly…the problem is the crimps on the LED’s. This assembly had no dynamic parts so the issue is the connections and crimps always give it up over time. Force a blade screw drive in the seam of the light and give a small pry all aroung the lens going around and around prying more and more as you go and POP!! Notice the crimps on the LED’s. put solder past on the crimp and flow solder on the joint (800 Degree soldering tip recommended). When the solder flows move on to the next LED…not the same one…let it cool. The white wire is + so stick straight pins in the connector and check on the car battery. It will work and if not, you have a cold solder joint so redo. There are no dynamic devices in this light so flow the solder and it will work. Seal the lens to the assembly by scraping RTV into the lens lip and the base when assembled. It will not take much so be cool. Good Luck Guys…I’ve done several this way…takes from start to finish about 45 minutes…just say cool and don’t force anything.
Great advice! My circuit board had actually shorted out, as water had got into the light bar and corroded it. So I’m not sure if that would have worked for me, but it is great information for other people watching! Cheers!
The issue with that is finding the same exact LEDs ... otherwise there could still be a difference in brightness. Also, my circuit board was messed up by moisture, so I don't think new bulbs would have worked anyway. Good idea though.
The issue with that is finding the same exact LEDs ... otherwise there could still be a difference in brightness. Also, my circuit board was messed up by moisture, so I don't think new bulbs would have worked anyway. Good idea though.
MrRcFanatik you can check the circuit board using multi meter, you can also replace all leds with new ones to save time and make sure you got equal brightness, if you still have the factory board try making a video for it and I will be happy with it 😊
@@FanatikBuilds I need to fix the third brake light on my STI wing and am having the same issue. LED's are what have gone bad, kinda wondering if I can just buy the LEDs separate..
You definitely could, eBay is likely easiest place to look, but make sure there's no corrosion on the circuit board first, that is what was wrong with mine.
Fanatik Builds thanks, im not sure if the light I have is actually able to be serviced in anyway but we will see. May just have to hope I can find a used working one but kinda hard to find separate from the wing.
Looks great! Excellent job on the clean install!
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
Nice quick fix video! And love to see the Subaru back on the show! Looks great.
Thanks Chet! I appreciate it buddy!
I have a 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible with similar problems. Spent plenty of time looking for the spare part online and failed. I will try your way because it seems to be simple solution I never thought about. Thanks!
Were to order spoiler 3rd brake light ?
Where could I buy the light bar it’s self
Can you provide a link to the LED strips and template board? thanks
Ebay
Where to buy the led. Im from Malaysia
I have an 07 Jeep commander with similar issues and was going to do same project until I was informed of a different voltage. Did you do anything to downgrade the voltage?
Does it matter?
That's an excellent question. LED strip I got was designed to run on 12 volts, and although the circuitry actually reduces that for the LED chips themselves, I'm still not sure if they would operate normally on less voltage at the input. Frankly I'm surprised that your Jeep would have anything less than 12v at the light in the first place. My only real advise would be to check the voltage with a multimeter if possible, and with that information look online for a light strip designed for that voltage. Sorry to not have a better answer! Good luck.
cheers bud, you saved me $400AUS on my Subaru Forester.......
You're welcome! Yeah, it's crazy how much OEM replacements cost!
Good Job Man!
Are all spoiler mounted brake lights exactly the same as this?,the lens on
my mitsubishi lancer coupe's spoiler looks like it has traditional type leds,can see round parts behind the lens.
Btw b4 u fit new strip into your car it would b a good idea to confirm that theres 12 volts on the wiring as some may need a resistor to reduce the voltage :)
If u dont check u could damage the leds 😩😩😩
Usually the component itself will adjust the voltage to what it needs rather than something upstream, however I'm mostly familiar with Japanese cars so it could very well be different in others. Good point... Best to check.
The new LED strips I got were designed to run off 12v as they had surface mount resistors on the flexible board to reduce the voltage.
Cheers!
Great DIY! Awesome restoration of the GT6 by the way!
Thank you! :)
Great job mate
This was awesome, thanks!
You don’t have to replace the light assembly…the problem is
the crimps on the LED’s. This assembly
had no dynamic parts so the issue is the connections and crimps always give it
up over time.
Force a blade screw drive in the seam of the light and give
a small pry all aroung the lens going around and around prying more and more as
you go and POP!!
Notice the crimps on the LED’s. put solder past on the crimp and flow solder
on the joint (800 Degree soldering tip recommended). When the solder flows move on to the next LED…not
the same one…let it cool.
The white wire is + so stick straight pins in the connector
and check on the car battery. It will
work and if not, you have a cold solder joint so redo. There are no dynamic devices in this light so
flow the solder and it will work.
Seal the lens to the assembly by scraping RTV into the lens
lip and the base when assembled. It will
not take much so be cool.
Good Luck Guys…I’ve done several this way…takes from start
to finish about 45 minutes…just say cool and don’t force anything.
Great advice! My circuit board had actually shorted out, as water had got into the light bar and corroded it. So I’m not sure if that would have worked for me, but it is great information for other people watching! Cheers!
Good job 👍
That’s what I’m going to do to my car
Good work
Thank you!
it's better to replace the broken leds in the factory chip, it's brighter than the aftermarket
The issue with that is finding the same exact LEDs ... otherwise there could still be a difference in brightness. Also, my circuit board was messed up by moisture, so I don't think new bulbs would have worked anyway. Good idea though.
The issue with that is finding the same exact LEDs ... otherwise there could still be a difference in brightness. Also, my circuit board was messed up by moisture, so I don't think new bulbs would have worked anyway. Good idea though.
MrRcFanatik you can check the circuit board using multi meter,
you can also replace all leds with new ones to save time and make sure you got equal brightness, if you still have the factory board try making a video for it and I will be happy with it 😊
Good work man!
Thanks Sam, always appreciate hearing from you!
I need to see Project Triumph GT6 - Episode 5 - Classic Car Restomod - Fanatik Builds
Coming soon!
Never mind the LED light, show me the LandRover model, it looks superb
Original is looks brighter than the other.
Mitsubishi lancer models have exactly the same problems on their spoilers🙈Lol guess they took from their brother
Lol, that just seems right somehow! 😎
Great job but the task is not that easy without tools and idea knowing not guess this or that it may work..you want to make sure thank you
Nice job
Thank you David!
Excellent!
Thanks man!
These lights are stupidly expensive on STIs too..like why?
No idea!! It is outrageous really!
@@FanatikBuilds I need to fix the third brake light on my STI wing and am having the same issue. LED's are what have gone bad, kinda wondering if I can just buy the LEDs separate..
You definitely could, eBay is likely easiest place to look, but make sure there's no corrosion on the circuit board first, that is what was wrong with mine.
Also, if it is just the led bulbs, get a desoldering pump (solder sucker) tool. It'll be near impossible to remove them otherwise!
Fanatik Builds thanks, im not sure if the light I have is actually able to be serviced in anyway but we will see. May just have to hope I can find a used working one but kinda hard to find separate from the wing.
Insparational!!!!
or you should of gone to the junkyard and search your led 3rd brake light there
Nice video but please lose the annoying musak