high level brake light

robocab · 22nd May 2014, 12:50

hi i've noticed my high level brake light is knackered can they repaired or moded as a friend who has a zt tells me they play up quite often

robocab · 22nd May 2014, 12:58

soz it should have went in the tech forum oooops

pab · 22nd May 2014, 16:35

Easiest option is to replace the whole unit. Try a post in the items wanted section..

HarryM1BYT · 22nd May 2014, 16:45

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Originally Posted by robocab

hi i've noticed my high level brake light is knackered can they repaired or moded as a friend who has a zt tells me they play up quite often

If the LED's are all out, best to check the supply is getting to it, rather than just replace it.

pab · 22nd May 2014, 16:51

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

If the LED's are all out, best to check the supply is getting to it, rather than just replace it.

Harry, when they fail they fail. There must be some resistor in the unit which breaks down, not the first time I've heard of the problem. Plenty are available second hand..

robocab · 22nd May 2014, 16:55

.i took it off & tried it on my friends zt 4 didnt light up & the rest were very dim.....butif they fail often i dont want to buy 2nd hand & last 5 minutes

HarryM1BYT · 22nd May 2014, 20:54

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Originally Posted by robocab

.i took it off & tried it on my friends zt 4 didnt light up & the rest were very dim.....butif they fail often i dont want to buy 2nd hand & last 5 minutes

Was that the same behavior as when it was on your car?

You need to know, to ensure it is getting a supply...

If a used one is not good enough, then you are left with two choices, see if Rimmers can supply a new one, or repair what you have.

Were it me, with Paul's suggestion of regular failures, I would repair mine...

12v superbright red 5mm LED's are not expensive from China in 100's, or you could buy ordinary superbright red LED's plus resistors to make them suitable for 12v (well actually nearer 15v peak volts).

robocab · 22nd May 2014, 21:00

yeah something like a led strip sounds good to me thanks

Dragrad · 22nd May 2014, 22:45

Thread moved to appropriate forum. Re-direct left in old.

robocab · 23rd May 2014, 06:24

30cm led strips ordered from china . I will let you know how i get on

22nd May 2014, 12:50	#1
robocab Avid contributor rover 75 2.0 classic cdti 136psi Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: hebburn Posts: 162 Thanks: 40 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	high level brake light hi i've noticed my high level brake light is knackered can they repaired or moded as a friend who has a zt tells me they play up quite often

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robocab Avid contributor rover 75 2.0 classic cdti 136psi Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: hebburn Posts: 162 Thanks: 40 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	.i took it off & tried it on my friends zt 4 didnt light up & the rest were very dim.....butif they fail often i dont want to buy 2nd hand & last 5 minutes Last edited by robocab; 22nd May 2014 at 17:02..

22nd May 2014, 21:00	#8
robocab Avid contributor rover 75 2.0 classic cdti 136psi Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: hebburn Posts: 162 Thanks: 40 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	yeah something like a led strip sounds good to me thanks __________________ marinabrian calls it disappointing grey but i like it lol

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23rd May 2014, 06:24	#10
robocab Avid contributor rover 75 2.0 classic cdti 136psi Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: hebburn Posts: 162 Thanks: 40 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	30cm led strips ordered from china . I will let you know how i get on __________________ marinabrian calls it disappointing grey but i like it lol

22nd May 2014, 12:58	#2
robocab Avid contributor rover 75 2.0 classic cdti 136psi Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: hebburn Posts: 162 Thanks: 40 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	soz it should have went in the tech forum oooops

22nd May 2014, 16:35	#3
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Easiest option is to replace the whole unit. Try a post in the items wanted section..