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Replacing light bulb for spoiler

Old Oct 26, 2014 | 08:18 AM
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Replacing light bulb for spoiler

How do i replace a light bulb for the spoiler?

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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 03:59 AM
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Short answer: Not do able. You have to replace the entire thing.

Long answer: The lights in the spoiler LEDs. Inside the bar, there are 4 "blocks" or rows of 3 LEDs each. If you unscrew the brake light from below, and take it apart, you can try and repair it that way. Otherwise, a brand new one would be easier.
Old Oct 27, 2014 | 07:52 AM
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So there is no bulb to replace in the trunk?
Old Oct 27, 2014 | 10:02 AM
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There is no bulb in the trunk for the spoiler. The led bulbs are inside of the spoiler.
Old Oct 27, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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they are kinda a pain
Old Apr 4, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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Update.....finally was able to replace the led light. I found the part on ebay. The dealer wanted $200 to replace. Got it for $40 and cost around $60 to install it.

Part on ebay
16.5" H Style Spoiler Light LED 3rd Brake Light for Fits Toyota Honda Mazda



Turns out that i caused the problem by going to the car wash to many times.
Old Apr 5, 2015 | 01:41 AM
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Thanks for updating the thread. Good to know if any of us have future issues.
Old Apr 5, 2015 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by flex8at
Update.....finally was able to replace the led light. I found the part on ebay. The dealer wanted $200 to replace. Got it for $40 and cost around $60 to install it.

Part on ebay
16.5" H Style Spoiler Light LED 3rd Brake Light for Fits Toyota Honda Mazda



Turns out that i caused the problem by going to the car wash to many times.
What kind of car washes did you go to?
Old Apr 5, 2015 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by zoemayne
What kind of car washes did you go to?

I took it to an automatic green clean car wash.

Old Apr 6, 2015 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by flex8at
Update.....finally was able to replace the led light. I found the part on ebay. The dealer wanted $200 to replace. Got it for $40 and cost around $60 to install it.

Turns out that i caused the problem by going to the car wash to many times.
I assume the LED brake lights failed from water damage, based your the car wash comment:
Car washing should not be an issue. The LED light bar is supposed to be waterproof for years. I also doubt Nissan wants us to keep our cars dirty for months on end, especially in states that salt roads for snow.
Unless you're constantly blasting high pressure water at the light for days on end at the seals, I don't think it should fail.

What year is your car, how is the carwash washing your car?
Did all the LEDs fail or was it just one?
Any previous damage? Is the spoiler aftermarket?
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 09:57 AM
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Can I have your old light?
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Akiyukio
I assume the LED brake lights failed from water damage, based your the car wash comment:
Car washing should not be an issue. The LED light bar is supposed to be waterproof for years. I also doubt Nissan wants us to keep our cars dirty for months on end, especially in states that salt roads for snow.
Unless you're constantly blasting high pressure water at the light for days on end at the seals, I don't think it should fail.

What year is your car, how is the carwash washing your car?
Did all the LEDs fail or was it just one?
Any previous damage? Is the spoiler aftermarket?

2010 SV with original spoiler. All LEDS failed. When it was removed you can see condensation.
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 08:09 PM
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Tighten the screws and use some type of silicone when screwing it back in! I have unlimited washes and have had the car for 4 years no issues!
Old Apr 7, 2015 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by flex8at
2010 SV with original spoiler. All LEDS failed. When it was removed you can see condensation.
Thanks, I suppose the quality of the seal was not has robust as I had originally thought.
I'll start inspecting mine occasionally and take preventive measures if there is any condensation.

Side note: I have had the led turn signals in the mirror housings replaced about 3 times on both sides already. If you have turn signals in your mirror housings, check them occasionally.

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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Akiyukio
Thanks, I suppose the quality of the seal was not has robust as I had originally thought.
I'll start inspecting mine occasionally and take preventive measures if there is any condensation.

Side note: I have had the led turn signals in the mirror housings replaced about 3 times on both sides already. If you have turn signals in your mirror housings, check them occasionally.
The car wash could of blasted the light at an angle it was not designed for... Just something to look out for i guess.
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