jwilliams Posted October 18, 2006 Report Posted October 18, 2006 I know this is a dealer job only! :lol: Does anyone know a: how to remove the high level brake light b: Why only two bulbs may be lit c: how do you change the bulb I can easily believe that ford would say you have to change the entire component and charge a fortune :blink: Quote
jwilliams Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Posted October 23, 2006 Now down to one! Is this prone to failure or could it be another problem? Thought it could not be the wiring which has affected many as that results in no light at all. Quote
Guest Gurugal Posted October 23, 2006 Report Posted October 23, 2006 Perhaps someone knows how they are constructed v- but I thought they were LED's so maybe new LED's can be fitted. I don't know how it comes off however. Quote
Vanbursta Posted October 23, 2006 Report Posted October 23, 2006 On mine you open the tailgate, depress the lugs (one on each side of the light) and pull the cover off backwards. The bulbs are 21w capless. Quote
jwilliams Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Posted October 23, 2006 Wish it was that easy on the MKII cover is sort of intergral to the tailgate, cant see any clips to remove it. I can just about get my fingers onto the gap where the light unit is but cannot feel any clips to release. wish I had a copy of elsa win or TIS Quote
NikpV Posted October 23, 2006 Report Posted October 23, 2006 Wish it was that easy on the MKII cover is sort of intergral to the tailgate, cant see any clips to remove it. I can just about get my fingers onto the gap where the light unit is but cannot feel any clips to release. wish I had a copy of elsa win or TIS can't find anything on tis :( Quote
Smilge Posted October 23, 2006 Report Posted October 23, 2006 Wish it was that easy on the MKII cover is sort of intergral to the tailgate, cant see any clips to remove it. I can just about get my fingers onto the gap where the light unit is but cannot feel any clips to release. wish I had a copy of elsa win or TIS Dunno how to get cover off j but if the LED's are all in parallel its a good chance if several blow that the rest will blow due to LED's being current sensitive devices. It just depends if any protection is built into the lighting circuit. Quote
jwilliams Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Posted October 23, 2006 I think I am going to have to replace the entire thing just wish I could remove and replace it myself. It will only save me about Quote
NikpV Posted October 23, 2006 Report Posted October 23, 2006 ha got something on elsawin - give me 30 mins and I'll post some pictures Additional brake lightRemoving and installing additional brake light bulb holder 06.00 >Removing: ‒ First switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key. ‒ Removing upper and lower tailgate trim Remove securing screws -arrows-. ‒ Pull off connector -1- → Unclip bulb housing at both short sides -arrow → Unclip bulb holder on both long sides -arrows Note: On the bulb holder there is a circuit board with 18 soldered LEDs which are covered by a plastic strip. Changing an individual LED is not possible, the bulb holder must be renewed complete in cases of repair. umm would be tempted to try and replace individuals lets us know how it looks Removing upper trim panel Removing: ‒ Unclip trim panel -1- sides from clips -2- first, then unclip upper area. ClipsCheck for damage and if necessary renew before installing trim surround. Quote
seatkid Posted October 23, 2006 Report Posted October 23, 2006 Its likely to be a dry joint or cracked track/PCB. LEDs are lifetime parts. Strip it down, inspect, fix...... Quote
jwilliams Posted October 24, 2006 Author Report Posted October 24, 2006 Thanks Nik I will have a better look at it when the monsoon has passed. I am getting a copy of TIS and Elsa win for future use as they seem invaluable. Julian Quote
jwilliams Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Posted November 6, 2006 Thanks to Nik I got the light unit out and stripped it down to the pcb with the leds attached. All resistors were good and every led worked on their own but no luck in finding the fault. There were 3 lit at each end at only half brightness. Quote
Smilge Posted November 6, 2006 Report Posted November 6, 2006 Its likely to be a dry joint or cracked track/PCB. LEDs are lifetime parts. Strip it down, inspect, fix...... Sorry m8, I think you'll find they're not lifetime parts ..... changed a few myself but not on the Gal. Quote
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