Melted Tail Light Lenses

[Paul A.]

IMG_1028.jpg

[Dan H.]

Re: Melted Tail Light Lenses

Paul, had that happen to my 64, the brake light switch got out of adjustment somehow, and cooked my lenses. Fixed the problem but now before I disconnect the battery I push the brake pedal and watch the amp meter to if on/off function is good. Happy hunting,
Dan

[Paul A.]

Re: Melted Tail Light Lenses

Dan, That does make sense. The brake light producing the most heat. I will check out the brake switch this weekend. Thanks for the direction.

[Leif A.]

Re: Melted Tail Light Lenses

Dan, That does make sense. The brake light producing the most heat. I will check out the brake switch this weekend. Thanks for the direction.

Dan's suggestion is spot on. You might, also, consider swapping out the 1157 incandescent bulbs with some LEDs.

[Paul A.]

Re: Melted Tail Light Lenses

Dan's suggestion is spot on. You might, also, consider swapping out the 1157 incandescent bulbs with some LEDs.

[Leif A.]

Re: Melted Tail Light Lenses

Leif, I’ve read that the LEDs require a flasher change? Others say us a lower amp 1034 bulb.

Paul,
If you only change the rear lights to LED, you can probably get away with NOT changing the turn signal flasher. If you go front and rear LED, then you will have to change the flasher...obviously, not a big deal at all.

[Paul A.]

Re: Melted Tail Light Lenses

Thanks Leif. If I find a defective brake pedal switch as Dan suggested, I’ll report back. That would be the most logical problem at this point.