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Brake Lamp
« on: 23 July 2009, 17:05:54 »
The high level brake light has decided to part company with the rear window.

It hangs down about half an inch so when I brake at night the car floods with red light  ::)

I have tried 'Superglue' and double sided carpet tape but it still drops down again after a few days.

What would be the best thing to keep it in place?  :y :y
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Re: Brake Lamp
« Reply #1 on: 23 July 2009, 17:11:06 »
mine does same thing, does not really bother me
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Re: Brake Lamp
« Reply #2 on: 23 July 2009, 17:15:08 »
assuming facelift is same as prefacelift, the clips on the C pillar trims should hold it up?
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Re: Brake Lamp
« Reply #3 on: 23 July 2009, 17:16:17 »
Try a bit of gasket in a tube ( black silicone sealant ) that might help. Leave it over might to dry and dont use to much.
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Re: Brake Lamp
« Reply #4 on: 23 July 2009, 17:19:37 »
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assuming facelift is same as prefacelift, the clips on the C pillar trims should hold it up?

The outer edges are tight against the 'C' pillars. It is the centre which has developed a droop  ;D :y
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Re: Brake Lamp
« Reply #5 on: 23 July 2009, 17:20:56 »
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Try a bit of gasket in a tube ( black silicone sealant ) that might help. Leave it over might to dry and dont use to much.

Good one, got some in the garage !

and a bit of wood jammed against it overnight  :y :y
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« Reply #6 on: 23 July 2009, 17:24:31 »
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assuming facelift is same as prefacelift, the clips on the C pillar trims should hold it up?

The outer edges are tight against the 'C' pillars. It is the centre which has developed a droop  ;D :y
Hmmm, I've always said that the facelift interior was poor quality...
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« Reply #7 on: 23 July 2009, 17:26:48 »
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Try a bit of gasket in a tube ( black silicone sealant ) that might help. Leave it over might to dry and dont use to much.

Good one, got some in the garage !

and a bit of wood jammed against it overnight  :y :y


it sticks all sorts of things together so its worth a try mate. lets Know if it works. :y
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assuming facelift is same as prefacelift, the clips on the C pillar trims should hold it up?

The outer edges are tight against the 'C' pillars. It is the centre which has developed a droop  ;D :y
Hmmm, I've always said that the facelift interior was poor quality...

It dangles like a washing line  ;D
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Re: Brake Lamp
« Reply #9 on: 23 July 2009, 18:21:24 »
We all suffer from droop as we get older (Both sexes!) ::) ::)
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« Reply #10 on: 23 July 2009, 18:54:22 »
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We all suffer from droop as we get older (Both sexes!) ::) ::)

Speak for yourself mate  :o
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« Reply #11 on: 23 July 2009, 19:11:51 »
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We all suffer from droop as we get older (Both sexes!) ::) ::)

Speak for yourself mate  :o
Actually I was thinking of your missus when I typed that ;D ;D
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« Reply #12 on: 23 July 2009, 19:18:43 »
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We all suffer from droop as we get older (Both sexes!) ::) ::)

Speak for yourself mate  :o
Actually I was thinking of your missus when I typed that ;D ;D

Don't speak for her either - shes a lot younger than me!!  :) ;)
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Re: Brake Lamp
« Reply #13 on: 02 August 2009, 23:03:33 »
The thin line of sealant and a wedge of wood overnight did the trick  :y :y

Thanks guys  :y
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Re: Brake Lamp
« Reply #14 on: 03 August 2009, 00:00:41 »
Good to hear that my tip worked  8-)
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