Bulb replacement on rear fender reflector - LotusTalk

exlondoner · 06-08-2009, 01:18 PM

Hi everyone,

I've searched but can't find any threads relating to this. Basically I just purchased an Exige from out of state and went to get the silly MD state inspection done unfortunately one of the bulbs is out on the federal reflector that runs along the fender.

How does one replace this?

Thanks

TheViper · 06-08-2009, 01:49 PM

I believe you have to remove the wheel liner to gain access.
Michael

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Originally Posted by exlondoner

Hi everyone,

I've searched but can't find any threads relating to this. Basically I just purchased an Exige from out of state and went to get the silly MD state inspection done unfortunately one of the bulbs is out on the federal reflector that runs along the fender.

How does one replace this?

Thanks

exlondoner · 06-08-2009, 01:53 PM

Thanks, this arse**** that was performing the inspection mentioned that the entire assembly had to replaced for $50~ which made no sense.

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Originally Posted by TheViper

I believe you have to remove the wheel liner to gain access.
Michael

andykeck · 06-08-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by exlondoner

Thanks, this arse**** that was performing the inspection mentioned that the entire assembly had to replaced for $50~ which made no sense.

They're not bulbs though, they're LEDs. You can't just replace one of those, can you?

exlondoner · 06-08-2009, 05:47 PM

Anyone have a definitive answer?

TheViper · 06-08-2009, 06:11 PM

Yes, the whole unit has to be replaced.

TimMullen · 06-10-2009, 12:24 PM

I'd still pull the fender liner and check the electrical connector - LEDs don't usually go bad, so I'd suspect a loose connection.

khauger · 06-10-2009, 01:38 PM

There is also a conector in the trunk area for these as well.

andykeck · 06-10-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

I'd still pull the fender liner and check the electrical connector - LEDs don't usually go bad, so I'd suspect a loose connection.

A loose connector wouldn't result in only one of the three LEDs failing to light though, would it?

TheViper · 06-10-2009, 02:02 PM

If the resistor was defective it would burn out the diodes.
Michael

TimMullen · 06-10-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by andykeck

A loose connector wouldn't result in only one of the three LEDs failing to light though, would it?

Hmmm... I didn't know there was more than one in there (guess I never paid attention).

So, no, if the light was unplugged, none would light up.

exlondoner · 06-10-2009, 05:58 PM

Thanks to everyone's good input, I have a new one coming in tomorrow and will replace it.

Mick

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exlondoner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Posts: 204	Bulb replacement on rear fender reflector Hi everyone, I've searched but can't find any threads relating to this. Basically I just purchased an Exige from out of state and went to get the silly MD state inspection done unfortunately one of the bulbs is out on the federal reflector that runs along the fender. How does one replace this? Thanks

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exlondoner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Posts: 204	Anyone have a definitive answer?

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khauger Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 41	There is also a conector in the trunk area for these as well.

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exlondoner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Posts: 204	Thanks to everyone's good input, I have a new one coming in tomorrow and will replace it. Mick

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