One of the LEDs in my Tom's tail lights went out. :( - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

stockysnail · 08-04-2015, 10:57 PM

One of the LEDs in my Tom's tail lights went out.

I was hoping to avoid it as Brandon had the same issue, but it seems it's my turn. Anyone know of anyone that's fixed an LED in the Tom's before?

Ultramaroon · 08-04-2015, 11:36 PM

I don't remember if you guys mentioned taking apart the unit, or if it's welded/sealed.

stockysnail · 08-04-2015, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I don't remember if you guys mentioned taking apart the unit, or if it's welded/sealed.

Brandon said it was sealed.

Ultramaroon · 08-05-2015, 12:31 AM

While I'm 100% confident in fixing the guts, not so much with the best way to get it apart.

Jonesy86 · 08-05-2015, 12:35 AM

I guess i am next...

stockysnail · 08-05-2015, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

While I'm 100% confident in fixing the guts, not so much with the best way to get it apart.

I guess that will be my task then to figure out how to unseal it without making it unusable.

Ultramaroon · 08-05-2015, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonesy86

I guess i am next...

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Originally Posted by stockysnail

I guess that will be my task then to figure out how to unseal it without making it unusable.

If you don't find a better solution, JB Weld will be our friend. There's also an amazing flexible epoxy we might consider.

Jonesy86 · 08-05-2015, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Lolz. I am patiently waiting for my next, uh oh. I could see it being lighting related.

sachu · 08-05-2015, 03:41 AM

damn dude.. its like your car is starting to reject all the mods you've done to it one by one!!

j/king

m.box.design · 08-05-2015, 03:59 AM

if i went aftermarket, i'd go TOM's. But! seems like all aftermarket lights have dead led issues.

MalcolmHimself · 08-05-2015, 02:48 PM

If they're fused like OEM tails you can use a soldering iron to slowly cut your way through, it's what the people who paint the inside of their tails do. Then close it up with aquarium sealant after.

RobertPaulson · 08-05-2015, 03:05 PM

well that sucks, how long have you had the toms? mine are still good but have the one reflector on the drivers side that isn't set correctly anymore

plynnjr92 · 08-05-2015, 03:22 PM

Man this ain't good, I just got my Tom's tails a couple weeks ago

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STV3 · 08-05-2015, 03:25 PM

@WhiteFRS69 look another one

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