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Valenti taillight repair

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by trentofdestiny, Apr 21, 2016.

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    trentofdestiny Master Finagler

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    I would like to see if anyone else out there has had dim/burned out LEDs in their Valenti tails and don't want to send BOTH lights back to get warranty repairs or, maybe you're out of warranty. I can fix them for you, in fact, I'm doing my second personal set right now, just waiting for more LEDs to come in the mail.

    Or if you'd like to try it yourself I can help with that as well. The back does come off the taillights. Here are a couple pictures of what I'm talking about. Image1461254803.738928.jpg Image1461254813.178091.jpg


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    Interesting topic. So, does it means, that the assemblies are not sealed?
     
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    There is a rubber o-ring between the housing and the back cover. Interesting note, the two studs that mostly hold the light to the car, are part of this back cover


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    Here is the cover that seals up the electronics. You can see the O-ring around the edge. It was asked of me earlier if the lens was sealed too and yes it is sealed in the same manner as other lights. Image1461420307.708572.jpg


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    See if you can spot the one I replaced... Image1461447681.896843.jpg


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    I believe you're talking about the reflector? Below the turn signal leds? It doesn't light up


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