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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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Installing a factory rear spoiler

Has anyone done this. Will my GLE have capability to install a wing with the break lights all wired in?

I'm a noob when it comes to mechanics... thanx all... i'm a noob electriction...
Old Oct 29, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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ummm wrong generation, but if it is anything like the 5th gen maximas GLE, there should be a little plug right under the trunk lid, you splice those and bam! you got a break light for the spoiler
Old Oct 29, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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i'm gettin' a 5th gen :-)
Old Oct 29, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Call a few of the dealers in your area for a quote. I bought one and the installation didn't look like something I'd want to tackle. I got quotes from $60 to $300 to install it.
Old Oct 29, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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possible to DIY?

It can't be that hard can it?
Old Oct 29, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeRo MaX
possible to DIY?

It can't be that hard can it?
Possibly but whatever you do, line it up perfectly
Old Oct 29, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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Check your local laws before you wire up the brake lights. When I bought my GLE I wanted the spoiler added on and I had the dealer do so. He told me they had to remove the brake light in the back dash because it was illegal to have more that 3 brake lights. I do not know why it is illegal. maybe it is a state law and not federal. They had to put a plastic cover over the hole where the original brake light was. I am sure you can get the cover from your local dealer for pretty cheap. I does not look bad.
Old Oct 29, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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Check your local laws before you wire up the brake lights. When I bought my GLE I wanted the spoiler added on and I had the dealer do so. He told me they had to remove the brake light in the back dash because it was illegal to have more that 3 brake lights. I do not know why it is illegal. maybe it is a state law and not federal. They had to put a plastic cover over the hole where the original brake light was. I am sure you can get the cover from your local dealer for pretty cheap. I does not look bad.
or you could just disconnect instead
Old Oct 30, 2004 | 07:15 AM
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or you could just disconnect instead
I installed mine. I first made teplets, checked and rechecked. Mounted the spoiler removed the 3rd brake light from the back deck, went to a nissan dealer and bought a plate to cover the new hole in the back deck. easy as 1-2-3... TAKE YOUR TIME!
Old Oct 30, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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weird, i don't think it's federal....I have 4 brake lights.. trunk mounted and also 1 from spoiler and 2 rear ones.


Originally Posted by Maxnut
Check your local laws before you wire up the brake lights. When I bought my GLE I wanted the spoiler added on and I had the dealer do so. He told me they had to remove the brake light in the back dash because it was illegal to have more that 3 brake lights. I do not know why it is illegal. maybe it is a state law and not federal. They had to put a plastic cover over the hole where the original brake light was. I am sure you can get the cover from your local dealer for pretty cheap. I does not look bad.
Old Oct 30, 2004 | 08:54 AM
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If you buy the OEM spoiler from Nisan, the plate covering the old light hole is included in the kit. I remember there being some pretty big holes you had to drill into the trunk lid.
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