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H2 Side Marker ($6 dollar light bulb fix/mod)

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Old 06-11-2013, 10:20 PM
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Default H2 Side Marker ($6 dollar light bulb fix/mod)

I've searched on google for a write up or mod regarding the side markers and a low cost fix, and could not find anything. maybe i missed it, but here's my version if anyone wants the info. the new sealed units are $60 and up from what i'm seeing on the fourms.

i started by opening the side marker using a hacksaw, a dremel would work too im sure but mine is not working.

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Next i de-soldered the led bulb, it has 4 contacts on it, so you have to get all the old solder off really good and work the bulb off.

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then solder on the new bulbs
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i also had a diode out on my circuit board, i just resoldered on a new one.

Part numbers from radio shack

Red LED bulb $2.99 eachModel: 276-020

Diode i used $1.99 pack Zener Diode
 
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Old 06-11-2013, 10:26 PM
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for some reason i cant find an edit button on the post,


to seal the side marker back up i used Clear Silicone Adhesive Sealant from a caulk tube.
 
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Old 06-12-2013, 05:34 AM
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Good job, nice write up. Definitely cheaper than buying a new one.
 
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Old 06-12-2013, 07:17 AM
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Great job
 
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Old 06-12-2013, 06:56 PM
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Thanks for this report. Good pictures too.
 
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Old 06-13-2013, 08:14 PM
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use can use fishing line rather then the hacksaw as well
 
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Old 06-14-2013, 10:12 AM
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Nice. I have mine simply tinted. That's about the only mod to my side markers.
 
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Old 12-21-2013, 09:03 PM
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Awesome, thats my next project thanks alot for posting info like that, it saves people alot of money.
 
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Old 12-22-2013, 03:56 AM
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Nice write-up with great pics
 
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Old 01-06-2014, 09:23 PM
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Did you tape the wires from the side marker back? I need a new driver side marker, mine is flicking.
 

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