Guys/Gals, I have been having an issue with my 3rd Brake light on the L for some time. Sometimes it will work, then others it wont. It stops working when I need it to work, inspection time.
working right:

Not working right: (very dim), hardly see it

So, I have priced them in the 300 dollar range, 245 on ebay. Pretty expensive, so I decided to try and find the problem. Took the light out trouble shooted, and found the problem, this thingamajig (D-1)

this is what i did, I put in a temp fix, gum wrapper. What ever that thing was, it was not letting power get to the other end, so I used gum wrapper to jump it. I know, not safe, but I only hold the brakes for 2-4 minutes, so wont get hot enough to burn, at least until I find out what it is and where I can get one to replace it, just a little soldering need.


Its been working for two days, no problems.

If anyone knows what that thingamajig is called and where I can get one from, please let me know. I am thinking its some kind of diode. Thanks in advance. Well the light works, spent no money. Just giving an update.

 

Looks like a diode take you meter and test it both ways(swap leads) should only read in one direction if it's a diode. If it's an diode you probably get one at radio shack and solder it in. The board says D1 so it's a diode.( missed that at first) Voltage should only flow in one direction.

 

also an entire OEM SVT LED 3rd brake light is only the 80-100 dollar range

 

It is definately a diode. It looks like it has a number on it. Any electronics store should be able to cross reference the number to their brand.

 

if you find one for that price let me know. i've been looking and they are like $125-150 new from Ford (from what i was told) on ebay i cant find anything less than $180.

 

I think there's one on Evilbay for under a c-note.

 

talk to Lee (87fiveoh254) he can get one for you through Latemodel Restoration Supply. They dont have them listed on the website yet but they can get them

 

sweet. thanks pat.

 

I would like to know where. I priced one at the local dealer, it was just a tad under $300 and that was with my military discount. I will just get the diode, resolder, and all is good. Ebay has one for $249. So, where is the 80 -100 dollar range one at?

 

www.latemodelrestorationsupply.com they dont have it on their website yet but they carry them. Talk to Lee (87fiveoh254) he's a member on here and will get you hooked up.

 

I'll look for one tomorrow when I get to work. PM me if you are looking for anything else.