Some LED's in my spoiler are out

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Falkdesigns
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How do I get to them? 2 of them seem intermitent. They'll be off, but if you reapply the brakes a few times they come back on. Looked in EL in my book and only see the diagram, but not how to replace bulbs. Thanks


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Im not sure how you get them out, a lot of times they tell you in the owners manual...

The 92-97 cadillac seville's have this LED panel... http://www.logandiagnostic.com/ rebuilds these, and Id assume theyre about the same.... You cant just replace the little LED bulbs... or at least there isnt a part number for them..... The whole assembly will have to be replaced and they are NOT cheap..... At least from the factory...

See if logan diagnostic will build you one... Send them an email, and tell them you know Wes from caddy forums.....

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The LED's are standard red, but you have to disassemble the entire assembly to get to them to unsolder and reinstall individual LED's. It's unlikely the LED's are the problem most likely the current limiting resistor is failing from overheating and dropping the voltage too much for the LED's to fire. I have repaired these before--using precision lab grade adjustable power supply,etc. Drop me aline if you are interested. If I remember right, +/- $350 for a new one.

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Thanks for the tips guys. Tex, I'll send you an email. Thanks again.


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