[Hold3n_on]

So my 2012 V Coupe has some of the little LEDs out on the third brake light. Makes me cringe when I’m reversing and see it’s reflection in something…

Now of course I could just buy another one and replace it. However, for my more savvy repair members. What would I need to purchase to swap those little squares out? I’m more than capable of doing it, I just think it will be a fun thing to do. I just don’t want to purchase the wrong bulbs and them be too bright or not that bright and look different than the other ones.

 

[CTS_Kenny]

Funny I posted this exact same issue on the other cadillac forum about 2 weeks ago and not an answer from no one to this day. My wife’s 3.6 has the same issue and I was wondering the same thing. Apparently no one knows how to repair single LED’s in that 3rd brake light. Looks like we may end up just replacing them.

 

[Hold3n_on]

Funny I posted this exact same issue on the other cadillac forum about 2 weeks ago and not an answer from no one to this day. My wife’s 3.6 has the same issue and I was wondering the same thing. Apparently no one knows how to repair single LED’s in that 3rd brake light. Looks like we may end up just replacing them.

I was looking around and had noticed your post and nobody responded. I had hoped that posting another one would trigger somebody to comment but I guess you’re right. I’m going to make an attempt at replacing the lights and see how it goes. If I get what I need I’ll try and do a write up with pictures.

 

[RocketSled]

Take a picture of the LED so I can see what it looks like. If you have a caliper (the measuring kind), also tell me what the dimensions of the LED package are. If they're what I think they are, odds are good I can point you at a replacement. Note, however, LEDs age and they get dimmer as they do. You pop in a few replacement LEDs on a car that's 10+ years old, they may be noticeably brighter and/or a slightly different hue.

 

[Hold3n_on]

Take a picture of the LED so I can see what it looks like. If you have a caliper (the measuring kind), also tell me what the dimensions of the LED package are. If they're what I think they are, odds are good I can point you at a replacement. Note, however, LEDs age and they get dimmer as they do. You pop in a few replacement LEDs on a car that's 10+ years old, they may be noticeably brighter and/or a slightly different hue.

I have found the right LED kit for it and ordered them. I figured they would be at their peak life so I will just replace them all. Some people may think it’s silly and suggest just buying a new one and 99% of the time I do buy new, but this looks too easy to not try myself.

 

[CTS_Kenny]

I have found the right LED kit for it and ordered them. I figured they would be at their peak life so I will just replace them all. Some people may think it’s silly and suggest just buying a new one and 99% of the time I do buy new, but this looks too easy to not try myself.

Post the kit you purchased if you don’t mind. Curious about what kind of kit’s there are and may take a look at this myself.

 

[Blades1_99]

Post the kit you purchased if you don’t mind. Curious about what kind of kit’s there are and may take a look at this myself.

Yes post because it will drive me batshit crazy when this occurs to me.

 

[CTS_Kenny]

Yes post because it will drive me batshit crazy when this occurs to me.

OCD too huh Blades? 😂

 

[Blades1_99]

OCD too huh Blades? 😂

I put the barbells in order at the gym....one rack has EZ curl bars the other straight....from smallest on top to largest on the bottom.

So a little.

 

[CTS_Kenny]

I put the barbells in order at the gym....one rack has EZ curl bars the other straight....from smallest on top to largest on the bottom.

So a little.

I feel ya 😂