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Old Oct 17, 2023 | 04:13 PM
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I've searched this forum and haven't quite found the info I need. My left tail lights aren't working on my '14 Stingray. Turn signal and brake lights work fine. Some say the LED bulbs will last a "lifetime" so probably won't need changed so couple questions;

1. Is there a separate fuse for just the left tail light (sound crazy to me and I can't find one if it's there)

2. According to the info I've found I will need to replace the entire tail light fixture? And there's no way to replace a single bulb?

It's not that I can't remove the entire rear facade - I did it when I put the wing on - but that seems a little extreme just for a light bulb!!
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Old Oct 17, 2023 | 06:24 PM
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The taillights are a one piece sealed unit. You would have to cut or pry them apart to repair, even if you got them apart, it is most unlikely that a replacement LED could be found. Most likely they are COB custom units made just for this purpose. Sorry but the whole taillight is usually replaced. I doubt if the individual leds in the taillight are separately fused. Have you verified it is not a wire harness issue, I am not sure where it splits to go to individual taillights.
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I have not run across a thread that discusses replacement of the LEDs in the taillights. I think the above poster is correct in that the entire unit must be replaced if it is not a fuse/connector problem.
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Welcome to the world of technology!
On the plus side the whole bumper doesn't have to come off. You can get it loose enough so the top flaps & be able to replace the lights.
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I have a spare set of original tail lights. I replaced mine with lambo lights so don't need these. Get back to me with an offer if you're interested.

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