Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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High level brake light…..LEDs out.
Had an “advisory” after getting the D4 MOTd yesterday.
A couple of the LEDs in the high level brake light are out.
Am I right in thinking that this isn’t repairable and I’d need a complete new light unit?
Also am I right in assuming that this isn’t an easy DIY job, so best left to my LR indie?...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
9th Nov 2021 9:50 am
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1277
It’s a horrible job to replace but will be for your indie as well, it’s just whether you trust yourself, or your garage with the hammer
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9th Nov 2021 2:50 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5044
Yeah a new lamp I'm afraid, and it's a bonded unit so care and patience is required in large dollops.
As it's an advisory and only two LED's you could just leave it until it pops a few more out, of which it may not!
How to do it. (but with a bit more care with the pry bar than shown here)
How not to do it.
I wouldn't let these guys put fuel in it let alone work on it.yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
9th Nov 2021 2:55 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
If it were me doing it I'd be masking all the way round the area to guard against any knife slips etc, and covering over the roof area above to prevent scratches from tools etcI want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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9th Nov 2021 5:34 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15264
Thanks Chaps ....... as I thought, a horrible job.
Reckon I'll leave it to my LR indie to do, as no doubt if they damage the paintwork it'll be up to them to make good.
Won't be getting it done until May though ...... when I'll be getting another service & MOT just to bring things back in line after the DVLA 6 months Covid extension....... always on the road less travelled 🚧
9th Nov 2021 5:35 pm
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Member Since: 22 Feb 2013
Location: Northants
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... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
