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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 01:08 PM
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Default Replacing rear taillights

From an earlier post, I finally got my 86 928 home late last night. A couple of the right taillights are out. Is it fairly easy to get at them & can I get them at the local AutoZone/O'Reillys or do I need them from Pelican Parts. Haven't had a chance to look at how to gain access to them yet.
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 01:21 PM
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4 phillips screws and the lenses will come off. Buy 2 lights when replacing, (always replace in pairs)
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 01:26 PM
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viprklr, how high is the ceiling in your garage?
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 01:54 PM
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Kent, I've got a BendPak 9000lb lift. It requires at least 11' ceiling height I believe. My ceiling is 11'7" tall.
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 04:34 PM
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the bulb check function which triggers the ! warning light is VERY sensitive to resistance.....some off the shelf bulbs will trigger warnings... Brake light warning pops up until you step on the brake ... Just a small sampling of the complexity of the 928 electrical system
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 02:08 PM
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Can you use LEDs back there? Would they need to be installed with resistors to prevent the warning light?
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by James Bailey
the bulb check function which triggers the ! warning light is VERY sensitive to resistance.....some off the shelf bulbs will trigger warnings... Brake light warning pops up until you step on the brake ... Just a small sampling of the complexity of the 928 electrical system
Mine has done this ever since I have owned it. I thought it was just the way it was supposed to be. What do I need to do to make it right?
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 10:15 AM
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^^^^ if you read the owners manual you will find out how the bulb check works and what should happen when you turn on the key
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