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Old 09-16-10, 01:26 PM
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Default 2009+ tail lights question..

what happens when one or more LED burnt out(goes out) do we replace the led or the entire tail light??
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its not an LED it just looks that way. Its just a regular tail light bulb
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^ Huh? There are plenty of LEDs in the taillight assembly. In fact, AFAIK the turn signal is the only non-LED light in them.
Old 09-16-10, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by brociouz
^ Huh? There are plenty of LEDs in the taillight assembly. In fact, AFAIK the turn signal is the only non-LED light in them.
turn signal and backup are both only non-LED light.
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^ Ah yes, forgot about that one. As for the OP's question... not sure. It would have to be some kind of warranty.
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are they really LED's in there? i dislike the 6 dots..
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Originally Posted by mIStaboi
are they really LED's in there? i dislike the 6 dots..
WHAT? you're talking about the inner tail lights? i think they look SICK
Old 09-16-10, 08:40 PM
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Badass. Badass is the werd. Uh huh.
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Originally Posted by brociouz
^ Huh? There are plenty of LEDs in the taillight assembly. In fact, AFAIK the turn signal is the only non-LED light in them.
maybe im misunderstanding but there are 2 wire harnesses for each tail light with a regular style bulb that attaches to them. I actually just installed 09+ tails on my 07 a couple months ago

Hmmm now that I think about it there is also a small wire that breaks off from the harness that plugs in. Maybe that lights up LEDS? I was under the impression that the bulb lit up the entire tail light making it look like an LED. But I guess one bulb is for the reverse and the other is for blinker. So yea what does happen if the LED burns out? lol. I just payed $775 for these tails, lol

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Old 09-17-10, 10:36 AM
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do 2009 is250 tail LIghts fit on a 2006 ? plug and play ?
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^ Yup, the harness splits and one bundle powers the LEDs. LEDs are supposed to last a REALLY long time so it shouldn't be a problem. But if one did burn out, I honestly don't know what would happen. My first thought would be warranty, but since it didn't come on your car, I don't know.
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