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LED Brake Light Issue

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by s3nfo, Jan 13, 2011.

  1. s3nfo

    s3nfo Member

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    One of the LED's in the top, brake light section of the light is out. I've had the whole light assembly off the car and can't for the life of me figure out how to replace the LED. Looks like you have to take the stinkin assembly apart. Anybody know how to replace the LED?

    Thanks,
     
    #1 s3nfo, Jan 13, 2011
  2. David Beale

    David Beale Senior Member

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    There is no provision to replace one LED brake light. You have to buy a new tail-lamp assembly. Or you can devise your own method. The assembly is held together with heat-sensitive glue. You can put it in the oven at a carefully selected temperature (so you don't melt the plastic but do melt the glue) and then you can take it apart.

    Good luck!
     
    #2 David Beale, Jan 13, 2011
  3. trans-V

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    I'm pretty sure you can't open it with an oven like you can with headlights. I tried hard to get it open, and finally ended up cutting into the side of the assembly.
     
    #3 trans-V, Jan 13, 2011
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