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YellowMP5
08-20-2005, 01:39 AM
i got a couple of LED's that apparently have burned out in my high mount brake light, the one in the spoiler. Anyone had this problem before? I haven't taken it apart yet but I am wondering whether i have to get a whole new brake light or can I replace the LEDs?

(attn)
redwagon02
08-20-2005, 11:12 AM
just burn your car now.
RaiderMP5
08-20-2005, 12:05 PM
I would take it off and see. I searched, did not see any mention of this before. But it will be something we all face eventually, as our cars age. I have a feeling we should be able to replace them,

I am running through the factory manuals right now, will post what I find.
RaiderMP5
08-20-2005, 12:45 PM
Here you go Dima. Got the parts list for the entire rear center brake lights section. I think you need #17.
YellowMP5
08-20-2005, 07:52 PM
just burn your car now.

ok fucker, you've been on my payroll a long time. russian mafia doesn't take lack of respect lightly. Just wait till I come to NOPI (burn)
YellowMP5
08-20-2005, 07:55 PM
I would take it off and see. I searched, did not see any mention of this before. But it will be something we all face eventually, as our cars age. I have a feeling we should be able to replace them,

I am running through the factory manuals right now, will post what I find.

thanks bro. looks like the whole lamp assembly must be replaced. looks like its one unit, right?
RaiderMP5
08-20-2005, 08:19 PM
thanks bro. looks like the whole lamp assembly must be replaced. looks like its one unit, right?

yup B25T-51-580B. You know how to take apart off the rear spoler, right?
If not, follow this thread here:
http://www.msprotege.com/vbb230/showthread.php?t=43790
redwagon02
08-20-2005, 10:06 PM
no really, burn your car now.
kcbhiw
08-21-2005, 12:31 AM
If you're handy with a soldering iron, it's an easy fix and will cost less than $5. If you were close to me, I'd fix it for free since I have the parts (Radio Shack/Digi-Key parts).
YellowMP5
08-21-2005, 12:34 AM
So you have done it before? If so, how about a how-to write up?
Btw, I will be in Atlanta at NOPI, sept 16-19 :D
RaiderMP5
08-21-2005, 12:36 AM
yeah, I would love to see a how-to. I can host pictures if needed.
kcbhiw
08-21-2005, 12:40 AM
So you have done it before? If so, how about a how-to write up?
Btw, I will be in Atlanta at NOPI, sept 16-19 :D

I have not done it before (though I have built and repaired many circuit boards). However, it's just a simple circuit board with a row of LED's and a few resistors. The hardest part is separating the red lense from the housing. It's glued together just like the rest of the lamps on the car. Once apart, it's just a matter of desoldering the defective LED and resoldering the new one (while observing proper polarity).

I have one from an MR2 lying around and it's built the same (though it's not the same thing). When I get time, I can dissassemble it and make a how to. However, that will probably take months in that I'm quite busy currently tearing my house apart to sell it.

Perhaps we can arrange something for Nopi. I might be going, but Nopi just isn't my thing.
Protege5Gurly
08-21-2005, 01:55 AM
I have my stock one layin around somewhere ... make an offer if u dont want to try to fix yours

Pe@ce
YellowMP5
08-21-2005, 02:36 AM
allright, let me find out how much a new one is and i'll let you know.
mauibuilt
08-08-2007, 03:23 PM
Is there any way to get this lens apart to get to the lights themselves? I got one burned out LED. The dealer wants $230.00 for a new assemble!!
gottacatchup
08-13-2007, 02:12 PM
bake it in an oven
pasadena_commut
08-13-2007, 07:26 PM
bake it in an oven

That might not be such a great idea.

This isn't a headlight assembly which is nothing but plastic and a few metal bits. In this one there is a circuit board plus probably some sort of circuitry to drive the LEDs. Electronics generally don't respond too well to being baked.

Moronic design though if it can't be opened, since LEDs do burn out. Did the OP remove the unit from his car? There might be screws or bolts holding the lens part onto the back.
faziz
05-24-2009, 09:48 AM
Just bought my 1st Mazda (Mazda 6 2006) and noticed the spoiler LEDS are not working (Actually sheared off, loose in Assemblye). The spoiler looks like a Mazda Low profile one but I cannot find the LED /Third brake light assembly anywhere on the Web to buy. If anyone has any links where I can get this before I call the dealer please let me know

Thanks