2013 E350 Third Tailight LED Replacement
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5th Wheeling
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2013 E350 Third Tailight LED Replacement
Having a leak on my third brake light ( like others) and will be fixing with a more permanent solution of butyl tape (2) thicknesses
making the assembly really hard to take off.
While I was doing this and it is a 2013, I thought I should get new halogen (original) bulbs and replace them before assembling it.
But it seems like an LED replacement bulb would be best with a much longer life.
Has anyone done this?
making the assembly really hard to take off.
While I was doing this and it is a 2013, I thought I should get new halogen (original) bulbs and replace them before assembling it.
But it seems like an LED replacement bulb would be best with a much longer life.
Has anyone done this?
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YES LED IS THE WAY TO GO
My 95 E150 lamp was replaced twice, finally, my son who does auto glass gave me a tube of his butyl sealant (like caulk), not leaked since. Just got a 14 E250, bought a replacement lamp assy and fixed it right away.
Mountain Pass
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From: Bremen, Germany
Any bulb recommendations? I'm asking because there are LED bulbs with a wide range of designs and number of LEDs.
Are there aftermarket 3rd brake light units just like with the taillights?
Best,
Moe
Are there aftermarket 3rd brake light units just like with the taillights?
Best,
Moe
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From: Thornhill , Ontario
I would just go stock..and use 100% Silicone ...Bytle is too hard core...I would retain the stock gaskets and just add a small bead of Silicone on the outside edge ..apply Di- electric grease on the connectors ...maybe change ( Heat shrink and solder ) them and you should be OK....I have done it several times...My Van is a Roofing Truck and **** gets smashed all the time...JMHO.... I also went to junkyards ALOT and pulled out several Intact units..just for parts....I still have 3 or 4 complete assemblies ...If you need one let me know I have at least 3 maybe 4 ....But you can Pull one yourself no problem you need a #2 Philips and a 10 MM IIRC ..... regardless Good Luck
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