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Old 06-28-2018, 01:03 AM
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LED tail light bars dim on one side

The driver's side tail light (below the C Pillar not the one on the lift gate) LED bars have dimmed explicably, rest all light up just fine. I unmounted the tail light and tried to look for a circuit board but there does not seem to be one and/or is not accessible/serviceable. Anyone else see this issue and fix it short of replacing the tail light?

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Old 06-28-2018, 01:00 PM
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The driver's side tail light (below the C Pillar not the one on the lift gate) LED bars have dimmed explicably, rest all light up just fine. I unmounted the tail light and tried to look for a circuit board but there does not seem to be one and/or is not accessible/serviceable. Anyone else see this issue and fix it short of replacing the tail light?

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Are those LEDs on the OE lights or just light pipes from a regular bulb? Asking because I am not sure.
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Are those LEDs on the OE lights or just light pipes from a regular bulb? Asking because I am not sure.
Light Pipes but the OE tail light assembly, I think they are powered by LEDs.
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I thought pre lci lights were regular bulbs and not led.
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LED tail light bars dim on one side

The brake lights are but not the the running/parking lights. The bars/strips are like the angel eyes has LED at the ends and illuminated across.


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Appreciate any ideas on how to fix the LED light bars, before I go out and buy the light assembly

BTW, any experiences in installing only 1 new light assembly (Magnetti Marelli), does it stand out wrt the older, possibly faded ones. If it does I would rather get one from salvage.

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Appreciate any ideas on how to fix the LED light bars, before I go out and buy the light assembly

BTW, any experiences in installing only 1 new light assembly (Magnetti Marelli), does it stand out wrt the older, possibly faded ones. If it does I would rather get one from salvage.

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Very easy to install. I have a full set I can sell you. Perfect condition without any discoloration. Came off my E70.
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Very easy to install. I have a full set I can sell you. Perfect condition without any discoloration. Came off my E70.
How much are you looking for the whole set? is it pre-LCI or post?

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How much are you looking for the whole set? is it pre-LCI or post?

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Hey! It's a Pre-LCI set. I could do $150 + shipping for the set.
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Hey! It's a Pre-LCI set. I could do $150 + shipping for the set.
I really just need the driver's side, not sure if you are open to that?

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