3rd brake light a common issue?

[Rockabillyroy]

For anyone that has replaced theirs did you go with the OEM one or did you go with the Dorman one?

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp - Mopar - $86.47

Third Brake Light - 2020-2025 Jeep Gladiator - Dorman - $68.27

At the time my light went out, only the OEM was available. If it happened now, I would just as well get the aftermarket.
Whatever you do, definitely do not buy a used one off of ebay like I originally did. By the time I got around to installing it, it was too late to return, but I found out it had the same problem as the broken one I had. Those duplicitous bastards.

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[DanW]

Actually, NTSB is aircraft…. Go here…
https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safe...jSX0oA_cGKYisaAlq1EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#index

Mine has failed. I just reported it. Thank you for the link.

I'm now looking for the best deal on a replacement.

 

[DanW]

there's no fix except to replace the light itself.

Wrong


I cracked mine open, got rid of the guts and replaced them with a simple 12 v led strip. I got a 8 pack of them for 7 bucks. Only needed 1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014V4RX5A?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_9&th=1

Was it easy to open it? Did you have to glue it back together?

 

[Sweetums]

Was it easy to open it? Did you have to glue it back together?

There is a new option since many of these posts were made: https://seequenced.com/products/2020-jeep-gladiator

They also will buy your failed light back, they use the housing to make their product. Even thought I bought an OE replacement, I still sold them my broken light when I found it kicking around my shop.

 

[DanW]

There is a new option since many of these posts were made: https://seequenced.com/products/2020-jeep-gladiator

They also will buy your failed light back, they use the housing to make their product. Even thought I bought an OE replacement, I still sold them my broken light when I found it kicking around my shop.

Great idea! How much did they give you?

 

[MaximusTX]

Great idea! How much did they give you?

$20 bucks. It is a cool light but pricey at $210 for a refurbished one and $275 for a new one.

 

[Sweetums]

Great idea! How much did they give you?

$25 is what they promised, the package is still on the way to them. Not bad for something I was going to throw out.

 

[DanW]

$25 is what they promised, the package is still on the way to them. Not bad for something I was going to throw out.

Great! That'll knock the replacement net cost to about $50.

Thanks again for sharing this!

 

[saintpauljeff]

Just discovered I have this issue while researching a fault code reported in the BCM. My extended warranty deductible is $99 so I guess I’m buying a new light, great.

 

[saintpauljeff]

For anyone that has replaced theirs did you go with the OEM one or did you go with the Dorman one?

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp - Mopar - $86.47

Third Brake Light - 2020-2025 Jeep Gladiator - Dorman - $68.27

I found a suitable replacement for $47 on Amazon, today

 

[Vtur]

The issues is with separated solder joints to both connector pins. Carefully drill a 3/8" hole on the side of the connector to reveal the joints then resolder. Seal the hole with double sided tape or hot glue.

 

[DanW]

I found a suitable replacement for $47 on Amazon, today

Link?

 

[saintpauljeff]

Link?

https://a.co/d/05JadjNZ

 

[DanW]

https://a.co/d/05JadjNZ

Thank you! You just saved me $30! Much appreciated!

 

[mountainpass]

The issues is with separated solder joints to both connector pins. Carefully drill a 3/8" hole on the side of the connector to reveal the joints then resolder. Seal the hole with double sided tape or hot glue.

Do you have any pics?

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