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Centre Brake Light

Dennis

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Does anyone know which fuse is for this light?
Not sure of fuse location I used a multi meter to test power at light unit found that a 12 v supply was there but my centre brake light had failed completely managed to get a second hand unit from another forum member. I understand new units are expensive.
 

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Check your Handbook it lists all fuses & voltages which serve the different components ....
 

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Hi @Dennid and @DKZ5745 . I've found the thread and managed to fix the images. You can find it here:


Hi,

Images not working for me. Is there something I can do to see the images?

My car has 4 or 5 dead LED's in the light unit so I want to try a repair rather than pay crazy money for what is effectively an LED strip :oops:😤


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Hi,

Images not working for me. Is there something I can do to see the images?

My car has 4 or 5 dead LED's in the light unit so I want to try a repair rather than pay crazy money for what is effectively an LED strip :oops:😤


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If all else fails try the online Dismantlers as there are a few good Zs ( write offs)knocking about with front end damage which means plenty of rich pickings on the posterior😄
 

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If all else fails try the online Dismantlers as there are a few good Zs ( write offs)knocking about with front end damage which means plenty of rich pickings on the posterior😄

I'll look around but TBH I've seen crazy prices for this unit even people selling second hand faulty (1 or 2 leds) for well north of £100 :oops:

One of the members on here has managed to open up & repair his... he sent me detailed instructions and is sending me on photos. I'm most likely going to give it a shot 👍 That's the kind of person I am... 😂😂
 

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There is a complete boot with all the fittings fin middle brake light etc on flea Bay... I got one from there last month
 

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Did you repair that one & could you post any steps you took one of mine is out so I'm thinking of fixing it myself ..cheers..
Yes I did. It took most of the weekend. I was going to fix the led board but damaged it on way out so decided to replace with LEDs. These were the steps. Pictures to follow.
1. Cut out old strip. I did not separate the 2 parts of the light unit.
2. Make LED holders from stiff plastic and placed LEDs once wires were bent through 90 degrees at the base of the LEDs.
3. Make LED supports from stiff plastic to hold LEDs in place. This formed a small channel at the back of the LEDs.
4. Solder all 21 LEDs (42 wires) using cold solder joints. (Made it up as I went along see pictures for wiring diagram.)
5. Connected all groups of LEDs together and to incoming 12 v.
6. Squashed wires flat in channel and sealed it all back up with electrical tape.
Advantages are that I can now change individual LEDs in future.
Disadvantage. The time it took but what else is there to do in Lockdown.
 

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Good job 👍

Did you use a dremel or similar to cut open the unit? How difficult was it to cut it open?

Did you glue it back or did you use silicon or butyl based adhesive?
 

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I cut it open with a Dremel. Worth putting masking tape on the lens to protect it.
 

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Yes I did. It took most of the weekend. I was going to fix the led board but damaged it on way out so decided to replace with LEDs. These were the steps. Pictures to follow.
1. Cut out old strip. I did not separate the 2 parts of the light unit.
2. Make LED holders from stiff plastic and placed LEDs once wires were bent through 90 degrees at the base of the LEDs.
3. Make LED supports from stiff plastic to hold LEDs in place. This formed a small channel at the back of the LEDs.
4. Solder all 21 LEDs (42 wires) using cold solder joints. (Made it up as I went along see pictures for wiring diagram.)
5. Connected all groups of LEDs together and to incoming 12 v.
6. Squashed wires flat in channel and sealed it all back up with electrical tape.
Advantages are that I can now change individual LEDs in future.
Disadvantage. The time it took but what else is there to do in Lockdown.

Awesome!
Would it be possible for you to tell us exactly what LEDs and wires we would need to buy to do the same?
Thanks :)
 

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Yes I did. It took most of the weekend. I was going to fix the led board but damaged it on way out so decided to replace with LEDs. These were the steps. Pictures to follow.
1. Cut out old strip. I did not separate the 2 parts of the light unit.
2. Make LED holders from stiff plastic and placed LEDs once wires were bent through 90 degrees at the base of the LEDs.
3. Make LED supports from stiff plastic to hold LEDs in place. This formed a small channel at the back of the LEDs.
4. Solder all 21 LEDs (42 wires) using cold solder joints. (Made it up as I went along see pictures for wiring diagram.)
5. Connected all groups of LEDs together and to incoming 12 v.
6. Squashed wires flat in channel and sealed it all back up with electrical tape.
Advantages are that I can now change individual LEDs in future.
Disadvantage. The time it took but what else is there to do in Lockdown.
Thanks for the post its very helpful 👍
 

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Parts & tools required:
LEDs (with resistors) Ruesious 1 Pack (35 Bulbs) 5mm 12V DC White LED Pre-Wired Round Top Bulb Lamp For DIY Car Boat Toys Parties: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
Solder heatshrink (use mini blow torch to melt solder joint.)
Wire stripper.
Hope this helps. I have listed the wire stripper tool as I found this one very useful and you will have 58 wires to strip, some with limited access. Cutting a wire instead of stripping it could set you back a good few hours at certain stages of the job.
Finally I did consider using red leds instead of white but decided the brighter the better even though they are a bit pink. If that bothers you try these instead and let me know how you get on.
 

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Really good and informative article that you put to share with all us RCZers.. Thank you....
Drive safe and stay lucky 🍀
Les n Co
 

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Parts & tools required:
LEDs (with resistors) Ruesious 1 Pack (35 Bulbs) 5mm 12V DC White LED Pre-Wired Round Top Bulb Lamp For DIY Car Boat Toys Parties: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
Solder heatshrink (use mini blow torch to melt solder joint.)
Wire stripper.
Hope this helps. I have listed the wire stripper tool as I found this one very useful and you will have 58 wires to strip, some with limited access. Cutting a wire instead of stripping it could set you back a good few hours at certain stages of the job.
Finally I did consider using red leds instead of white but decided the brighter the better even though they are a bit pink. If that bothers you try these instead and let me know how you get on.
Nice one mate ! You've made a great contribution to solving a pain in the a**e generic problem & saving members money 👏👍
 

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Hi

Am looking for instructions on how to take out the rear centre brake light, as I have to send it off for repair as have a couple of LEDs out. Am sending to:


Can anyone give me simple instructions please
 

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Interesting...
£100 is perhaps too much, but I see the seller is also offering a repair kit:
 

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There is a post on here regarding removal & a DIY repair
 

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True, but these LEDs do look like a more elegant solution.
However you could get the same 24 X PLCC4 LEDs online for cheaper
 
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