I need to replace the light for my rear window brake light. Online they seem to be just over $100. Are there any cheaper replacements? I have a 2004 G35 Sedan V6.

thx!

 

I don't recall if the coupe third brake light is the same as the sedan one, but if so, I'm selling a used one for $20.

 

It looks like they aren't the same part:

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/i...le.com+URL+%2F

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEDMARKERS-I...JW6nai&vxp=mtr

 

There are a few aftermarket options. I think I bought one for $50, installed it, and it outlived the vehicle

 

you can fix it for 1$ if you go down to radioshack and buy the right resistor and solder it in. its a little brighter when you are done too.

 

I repaired my 3rd brake light twice now and had the repalcement diode fail both times. All the DIYs I read about this recommended using a 1N4001 in place of the failed diode. I used that once and a 1N4002 or 4003 with a higher rating after the first repair failed. Has anybody personally put a resistor in that location in place of the diode that fails and had it work reliably? If so, what value?

 

Used to be an LED guy who sold a stronger and brighter replacement on this board. I think he sold the last of his stock 2 years ago. Mine is out and I've contemplated just tossing in a cheap SMD LED strip so at least there is some light in there.