Main reason 3rd brake light was replaced from stock to LED is because it was leaking really bad leaving smell and stains in the truck. Also LED makes it look cool!
You skip the most important part and that was the install of the new light connection, they don't fit unless you have to remove something or push hard and easy.
Just a heads up , my 3rd Brake lights gaskets leaked on my 2004 F150 and a friend of mine instead of spending money on a new light just because of a failed foam gasket . I came across an awesome suggestion from someone who was nice enough to post his solution to the problem which was to go to Home Depot and purchase a pkg of 3 16 th Closed Cell Foam Stripping with the adhesive backing. All I did was carefully removed the old OEM gasket then I cleaned the area with Rubbing Alcohol . I cut the new Closed Cell gasket strip to length and carefully applied to the original 3rd Brake light housing with having the 2 ends meet at the middle of the bottom of the housing and reinstalled using a screwdriver being carefull not to over tighten and then by collapsing the new gasket foam more than necessary . Save some Money...
My lights are fine on my 2004, very slight leak if it rains hard. However, a strong wind ripped off the clear plastic cover and it broke. All I need is the cover!! Can't find one anywhere.
Hey I have a question, I purchased the same light and Im having trouble installing it, it wont go into the plastic part easy. Its kind of like im stuffing it and its still not fitting. I ended up taping it. Was I supposed to take something else out. Like other than the light bulb......
Hi Keneisha Johnson, once you take the bulb out of the socket there nothing else to take out. Led connectors should plug right in. Which of the connector you had trouble with?
So basically if the third brake light leaks then you get water on the inside of the truck? I ask cuz I have a explorer sport trac with a similar design and I have lots of water coming in at the rear.
@@annettegarcia1950 i had to remove drain plugs on bottom of passenger rocker panel 2008 F150 STX.The water had filled up wiring channel,popped off floor carpet trim it was FULL..
You skip the most important part and that was the install of the new light connection, they don't fit unless you have to remove something or push hard and easy.
So did you get them connected I’m still wondering how ya got to fit them!
Just a heads up , my 3rd Brake lights gaskets leaked on my 2004 F150 and a friend of mine instead of spending money on a new light just because of a failed foam gasket . I came across an awesome suggestion from someone who was nice enough to post his solution to the problem which was to go to Home Depot and purchase a pkg of 3 16 th Closed Cell Foam Stripping with the adhesive backing. All I did was carefully removed the old OEM gasket then I cleaned the area with Rubbing Alcohol . I cut the new Closed Cell gasket strip to length and carefully applied to the original 3rd Brake light housing with having the 2 ends meet at the middle of the bottom of the housing and reinstalled using a screwdriver being carefull not to over tighten and then by collapsing the new gasket foam more than necessary . Save some Money...
Cal Wilson thanks for sharing this suggestion. In my case, I found some inexpensive 3rd brake light LED online so I wanted to upgrade.
You are quite welcome ... Happy New Year ...
I did something similar, except I used silicone. A bit messy though.
@@thewilltofix6932 Problem with aftermarket lights it they fade fast
@Nite Knight You can spray on Rustoleum clear coat with UV protection and anti-yellowing.
Yours is the best installation video out of four I watched! Thank you!!
i have the same light insert. i am having trouble getting them connected. it will not fit, how did you do it?
People dont us a drill to install.
Hand screw em, he even said u can break it if over tighten duh....
Thanks, made it simple and easy to install.
They aren’t fitting were the light bulbs go I’m pushing hard too
You skipped the most important part dude
I wanna buy you a beer now, that you bro!
I have installed the same one but the middle spotlight does not turn on. only those on the shore
My lights are fine on my 2004, very slight leak if it rains hard. However, a strong wind ripped off the clear plastic cover and it broke. All I need is the cover!! Can't find one anywhere.
The whole assembly is like 23 bucks for OEM halogen on Amazon.
No way I'm using a drill because the plastic is very fragile. Hand tighten with screwdriver only.
Anyone know what size the 2 screws holding the assembly in
Mine came only with the center cable 🙁
Thank you for sharing this video.. What a great help this was for me! :)
Got the same ones, they dont fit.
what you gonna do with the old one?
Hey I have a question, I purchased the same light and Im having trouble installing it, it wont go into the plastic part easy. Its kind of like im stuffing it and its still not fitting. I ended up taping it. Was I supposed to take something else out. Like other than the light bulb......
Hi Keneisha Johnson, once you take the bulb out of the socket there nothing else to take out. Led connectors should plug right in. Which of the connector you had trouble with?
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So basically if the third brake light leaks then you get water on the inside of the truck? I ask cuz I have a explorer sport trac with a similar design and I have lots of water coming in at the rear.
Yep!
@@annettegarcia1950 i had to remove drain plugs on bottom of passenger rocker panel 2008 F150 STX.The water had filled up wiring channel,popped off floor carpet trim it was FULL..
@@fish2day918 eeeew! That's not good!
Hi, friend, I would like to buy one of those. Where can I get it? Thank you very much.
Amazon, or eBay also sells this brake light
Hola, amigo me gustaría comprar un stop de estos. Donde lo puedo conseguir. Muchas gracias.
En Amazon...
Hi) where u was buy this LED light?
Amazon, or eBay also sells this brake light
Skipping the most important part
I installed this on my 05 yesterday , now I dont have cruise control anyone else had this issue ?