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Offline Deago

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High level brake light - ghetto technique
« on: June 12, 2014, 12:34:13 pm »
Recently my high level went from very dim, to completely out of action. I've done my research, and as some of you know it's ridiculous in price. I already have the light. Vw wanted £800 for it as they obviously know they will wreck the spoiler and paint getting it off. I've read some other threads here, but found another online about intentionally breaking/smashing the old light out and putting the new one in. Can anyone shed any light on this technique before I go in guns blazing!

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Re: High level brake light - ghetto technique
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2014, 12:46:32 pm »
I used a drill to start a hole In it first and the a screwdriver to breaks the rest up. Then pull out the led strip then the black plastic rear. Removed the two bolt/screws. Disconnect the cable. Plug new one in and clip it in

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Re: High level brake light - ghetto technique
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2014, 02:45:28 pm »
Shoulda said at weekend mate I've done it.

Need any tips tho pretty simple drop us a text.

I just drilled it and attacked with long nose pliers  :happy2:

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Re: High level brake light - ghetto technique
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2014, 05:51:47 pm »
Thanks for the help guys! And for the link

I'd forgotten about it tbh at the weekend, but was surprised nobody mentioned to me it was out with all the convoying!

If I get stuck I'll let you know Rick

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Re: High level brake light - ghetto technique
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2014, 12:24:52 pm »
All in and working fine. took half an hour, the clips seem more than sturdy enough to hold it in. Grommet was a pain in the arse and its now behind the hole as opposed to blocking it. Oh well.... better than the expensive route. Cant imagine the grommet is that big of a deal, the revision light unit is completely sealed.

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Re: High level brake light - ghetto technique
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2014, 07:00:49 pm »
All in and working fine. took half an hour, the clips seem more than sturdy enough to hold it in. Grommet was a pain in the arse and its now behind the hole as opposed to blocking it. Oh well.... better than the expensive route. Cant imagine the grommet is that big of a deal, the revision light unit is completely sealed.

I pushed the grommet practically all the way through as well and couldn't get it back out. I just whacked loads of sealant around it  :laugh: Although, like you say, I don't think it really matters. Its still all good a year and half later anyway  :happy2:
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Re: High level brake light - ghetto technique
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2014, 02:25:30 am »
Glad I'm not the only one then! Haha

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Re: High level brake light - ghetto technique
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2014, 08:47:03 am »
I need to do mine at some point,

My pet hate is when others have brake lights out so to have my own out its bad news lol
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