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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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Default Help: Replace LED Halo Tail Lights Wedge Socket

I recently notice that one of my tail lights is out because the 4 little metal prongs on the wedge connector for my LED halo's is broken

Is there any way to solder in a new wedge socket??? I really don't want to pay for a new set of Halos simply because the wedge connecters broke.

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Halo Light


Wedge Socket (Good with 4 metal prongs)


Wedge Socket (Bad - missing prongs)


Wedge (Bad - alternate view)

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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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You need to learn how to use the macro setting on your camera, way too fuzzy to see anything, sorry.
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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sorry about that, i updated the pictures
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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I don't think it can be repaired due to the fact that the connector is epoxied. I take it the bad connector is on the light side and not the car harness. Could you splice the connector from the stock light to the LED one?
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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here's a picture of the whole assembly...I'm sure there is a way to simply feed the 4 wires into a new wedge connector but I'm not sure where to find them.

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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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With a little Ingenuity, you can make a new plug like that. Break the glass from a tail light bulb, and use the base. Can't be too hard to figure out.
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