11boostedgt Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I was wondering if there was a way to just replace the brake light in the spoiler or do I have to get a whole spoiler? I can’t seem to find the light anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Double check that you have it plugged in. I had mine unplugged for nearly 2 years never noticing it was out. It's a red led strip. Maybe diy a fix yourself if need be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11boostedgt Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 It’s plugged in. But a ton of the leds are burnt out. And I was goi g to replace it it I can to make it all perfect again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) Not a Legacy, but on my old SG Forester spoiler I bought one of those universal LED strips for motorcycles and put in in place of the original LED board. Then my car stereo installer happened to have a few other spoiler brake lights with busted LEDs, he cannibalized a few and was able to rebuild the original board. So ended up with a spare. Mine was not an OE spoiler so no parts available, my other option was to buy a new one. For OE spoilers IIRC you can get just the lamp assembly. Edited November 3, 2018 by Scubaboo More info added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Found this thread with a part number. Maybe you'll be able to order it through s dealer or online https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/rear-spoiler-brake-leds-out-241355.html?p=5169869 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11boostedgt Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 That’s exactly what I was looking for! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Keep in mind, there IS two different versions of the spoiler brakelight: a red one and a clear one. I could not tell you what the different part numbers are or what different years/models they came on, just keep that in mind. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVAKeith Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Ugh. Bad memories. Dealer tried to replace my spoiler brake light under the 3/36 B2B warranty. Turns out when the spoiler was “port installed” they drilled the clip holes too big. So they GLUED the spoiler on. lol. Had no idea until the dealer tried to remove the spoiler. Ended up getting a new trunk lid under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11boostedgt Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Well I wish I would have seen this sooner. Would prefer the red one as it would look way better and match the rest of my tail lights... wonder how I can find the red one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy.B Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Ugh. Bad memories. Dealer tried to replace my spoiler brake light under the 3/36 B2B warranty. Turns out when the spoiler was “port installed” they drilled the clip holes too big. So they GLUED the spoiler on. lol. Had no idea until the dealer tried to remove the spoiler. Ended up getting a new trunk lid under warranty. Mine's glued on too. I noticed it when polishing it it wasn't fully sticking down. Also, thanks to Humble to point out that some of my LED spoiler lights aren't working sometimes. Now it's constantly in my head that they need fixed Seriously considering trunk lid swap and doing a low profile spoiler. Timothy.B's 2011 LEGACY 3.6R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11boostedgt Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 I was trying to find a trunk lid with out a wing... doesn’t seem like anyone local to me was interested... ordered a light from the dealer. Got it in today. Going to change it out on Friday. Hoping mine isn’t glued also.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgeo13 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I was trying to find a trunk lid with out a wing... doesn’t seem like anyone local to me was interested... ordered a light from the dealer. Got it in today. Going to change it out on Friday. Hoping mine isn’t glued also.... I currently have my spoiler off, my replacement brake light will be here tomorrow. Did you find a remedy to the little plastic clips that bust, or were yours all reusable? I busted some and cannot find replacements ANYWHERE, I've tried auto parts stores, body shops, Fastenal, and the dealer. The Subaru dealer told me it should be included in a misc replacement clip set they sell, the kit is ~$15 and he said he didn't know how many it would include of that specific style but probably not enough. I've looked online but can't find anything without a part number, and the dealer was unable to find it for me. Thinking I'm just going to have to rig something up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11boostedgt Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 I honestly only broke 2. And actually left them out. I have no idea where you can get more... I’d pull it off and change them all if i could find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) the fastest/cheapest way to repair that is to (assuming you can (solder/desolder) remove LED board de-solder LEDs re-solder new LEDs reinstall LEDs are literally a dime a dozen general idea here Edited January 10, 2019 by YeuEmMaiMai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy292000 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Practicing thread necromancy here but had a question: So are all spoilers glued on? I'm a bit confused by this; I would like to replace the LED strip but not if it means screwing up the trunk lid obviously. How would I find out if mine is glued on? Also - unclear about the clips; did anyone figure out the source for the clips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgeo13 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Practicing thread necromancy here but had a question: So are all spoilers glued on? I'm a bit confused by this; I would like to replace the LED strip but not if it means screwing up the trunk lid obviously. How would I find out if mine is glued on? Also - unclear about the clips; did anyone figure out the source for the clips? I would say MOST spoilers are not glued. As far as the clips, I had no luck at all, so what I did is use 3M adhesive tape and the 4 bolts. I basically put the tape all around the edges and where the clips used to be, and that with the bolts, it's more secure than it ever was, no worries at all. Also, the LED strip from the dealer was right around $105. Definitely do a lot of searching online, they can be relatively difficult to find them in stock, but you could probably get one cheaper online than the dealer. Good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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