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Diagnosing an LED brake light

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by AeronautMitch, Feb 15, 2023.

  1. AeronautMitch

    AeronautMitch New Member

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    Hello good folks,

    My left brake light is out on my 2004 Prius. I would rather not replace the entire assembly since the tail light and turn signal bulbs function, just the LED array for the brake light.
    Before I start tearing things apart or spend tons of money, what's the best way to find the culprit?
    The right side LED array works - do you all know if the wiring harnesses are the same each side? Maybe I can test the LEDs by swapping? Or is there a better place to start with this?

    I gotta get this fixed before my next inspection comes due here in VA.

    Thanks in advance!
    -Mitch
     
  2. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

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    Buy an aftermarket light assembly on Ebay or Amazon. Your best way to get through this problem.