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Melted light housing
I noticed my left rear back light was out. When I tried to replace to this light it turned out the bulb melted out the light housing. Now i need to replace the whole back light housing,it but am wondering if it could possible be something electrical?
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I had the same thing on mine. The result of the wrong wattage bulb. If you can't find an unmolested one I suggest you fabricate a holder with some epoxy. This is easier if you remove the whole lense assembly (1/4" drive socket 8mm) two bolts in the front are a little tricky to get at but if your patient you can remove with your fingers. Don't drop them into the Fender Abyss!
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Switch them out to LEDs
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I had put an led bulb in, but the brake light didn't come one..Guess because it wasn't duel filliment.
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I put the led in for about 10 mins. When I realized it didn't work right, I took them out. I put normal bulbs back in and thats when it melted. Im thinking maybe the led bulb was the cause like you said. So you think I should replace the whole socket?? I don't want to buy a whole new light housing, only for it to melt again.
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! |
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