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Sold Spec-D Clear Tail Lights

Discussion in 'Private Sales' started by BoBe-Patt, May 30, 2017.

  1. BoBe-Patt

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    Hey Guys, I have a set of Spec-D tail lights I bought a while ago and never used. So I decided to put them on the other day and found out the right tail light break lights do not work. Park Lights, turn signals, reverse lights, and left break light still work. I have no clue on how to go about fixing the break light. If anybody knows how to fix it, I wouldn't mind keeping these, but if I can't fix them then I'd like to just sell them. I posted pictures of the tail lights and the wires that had t-taps on them to see if the power was going through them or not.
    These tail lights should fit all Gen3 Prius from 2010 to 2015.

    I'm asking $180
    Local Pickup is preferred in the Sherman Oaks area or anywhere near.
    If you want me to ship these out, then it will be extra

    Any questions please PM me.
     

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    I guess these would look really cool for a show car. But not sure they're any good on the road with the brake light not functioning.
     
    #2 JC91006, May 30, 2017
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    Yeah, it sucks that one of the break lights don't work and I have no clue on how to fix them.
     
    #3 BoBe-Patt, May 30, 2017
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    Offers are welcomed! PM me any offers you have.
     
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    Bump
     
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    Price dropped to $160
     
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    Now $140
     
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    Your non-working brake light may be as simple as a bad tap connection. I really don't like using those tap devices because they often don't yield a good electrical connection.

    Looking at your pictures, the insulation on the green wire doesn't even look like it is cut through, at least on the side that is showing. What I've done in the past is to press down on the metal tap plate with a set of pliers to make sure that it engages all the way. Additionally, use a multimeter set to measure continuity on the circuit/wire that you just tapped to check it.

    If you can find out if your lights are working properly, I'm sure you will find a buyer.
     
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    How much for shipping to Atlanta?
     
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    Thanks for the advice! I actually plugged them into my car and made sure they worked when I first got them and that's when I noticed that only the brake lights on the right side didn't work. My brother is the one who used the t-tap to see if it would work. Still nothing worked. So unless I can find someone who can repair these, I don't know what else I can do with them but to sell them at a loss.
     
    #12 BoBe-Patt, Jul 27, 2017
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    I actually got someone who asked about them already. If that deal falls through, I'll let you know. Thanks!
     
    #13 BoBe-Patt, Jul 27, 2017
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    For what it's worth, lights are very simple to diagnose. If the light isn't working, there has to be a break in the circuit somewhere. It's easy to check each wire, socket and bulb with a cheap multimeter ($6 at Harbor Freight)
     
    #14 bobzchemist, Jul 28, 2017
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    LED lights also have driver circuit boards though, so hopefully it's not a problem with that.
     
    #15 xliderider, Jul 28, 2017
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    SOLD!

    Thanks for all those who were interested and all those who tried to help me out!
     
    #16 BoBe-Patt, Aug 1, 2017
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