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Old 12-07-2014, 06:29 AM
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Aftermarket spoiler light repair ?

I installed an aftermarket spoiler on my 2013 maxima but the brake light has failed twice. The seller has sent me free replacements ,but it's a pain to replace
it every few months. Has anyone had a similar issue and found a cure such as a
more reliable led strip to put in the existing housing or a complete high quality
replacement unit ??
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Old 12-07-2014, 11:10 AM
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Who did you buy the spoiler from and are they sending replacement lights or replacement spoilers that you have to replace every few months?
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Old 12-08-2014, 08:09 AM
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I got it on Ebay . They've been sending replacement light units.
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Old 12-08-2014, 01:07 PM
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Moisture buildup is usually the biggest culprit in led strips failing, followed by loose soldering connections. Make sure there is no consendation inside the spoiler where the led's lay.

FWIW I never buy anything off Ebay as I don't trust the products, regardless of warranty offered. I bought and installed an aftermarket spoiler on my 5th gen about 10 years ago and all the LED's are still working. I can't remember the company name but it was a quality product for about $160.00 with factory paint.

If your next led install fails then its best to start looking for a better product. A Google search should find a good replacement.
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