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Old 07-18-2009, 04:05 AM
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Replacing 3rd brakelight LEDS
A few of mine went out. Anyone know how to replace them?
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Old 07-18-2009, 09:02 AM
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you have to replace the whole light bar.
remove paneling on the trunk and you will have assess to it.
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Old 07-18-2009, 12:39 PM
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you have to replace the whole light bar.
remove paneling on the trunk and you will have assess to it.
what exactly needs to be removed? and do I need to go to the stealership for a new light bar?

edit: with the help of the trusty search function I found this gem
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...placement.html
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the cloth panel on the trunk lid. yes you make have to buy it from the dealership
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i like the 07+ style...
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i like the 07+ style...
Yeah i'm about to get that today. I've already replaced the 03-06 LED lightbar now 2 times, in the past 5 months... I thought LEDs are suppose to last a lifetime...
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Yeah i'm about to get that today. I've already replaced the 03-06 LED lightbar now 2 times, in the past 5 months... I thought LEDs are suppose to last a lifetime...
that's strange... it should last u long time...
maybe it's drawing too much in electronics??
let me know how much the 07+ lightbar cost u...
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Originally Posted by MJ50
that's strange... it should last u long time...
maybe it's drawing too much in electronics??
let me know how much the 07+ lightbar cost u...
I'll let you know on the price in the next 2 hours. I'm thinking the same thing that it's drawing too much current because it's the leftside of the light bar that has gone out again twice... than again i never replaced the outside light piece when i changed them so maybe there is a crack on the actual brake cover (the red part haha!) and it has let water in... because it worked for awhile til one of my buddies pointed it out to me yesterday.
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Just got back from the stealership, the price is the same for the newer LED brake unit. The part number is A2118201456. The price in NJ is $185 USD plus tax...
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post some before & after pics...
i like it but some ppl don't like it...
online store sells for 138...
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Originally Posted by Craigo
Just got back from the stealership, the price is the same for the newer LED brake unit. The part number is A2118201456. The price in NJ is $185 USD plus tax...
Damn I got hosed...$260 at mine
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they replaced my led lights for free at the dealership, i guess it was still covered under warranty...
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Damn I got hosed...$260 at mine
Damn dude!! Thats really expensive for it!!!
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they replaced my led lights for free at the dealership, i guess it was still covered under warranty...
I tried to get it replaced through my 3rd party warranty (easycare) and I was told wear and tear parts like light bulbs weren't covered
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Just got mine replaced today - they did it free at the stealership. They gave me the old light and there had been water entry. My guess is that there is a dodgy seal if this is a common problem as the LEDS themselves should outlast the car.
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they replaced my led lights for free at the dealership, i guess it was still covered under warranty...

+1 - Mine had a crack and they replaced it for free...
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im waiting for a bearing that is taking a while from Germany so they sold me a new one for 148 today
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