Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read   Cars Lounge > Cars Lounge > Lexus ES 300 Rear light failure User Name Remember Me? Password   Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes   #1   09-28-2006, 04:40 PM Ice Junior Member   Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20 ES 300 Rear light failure Today I noticed the rear light failure indicator lit up on my dashboard . I checked and found my tailights are both ok as are the brake lights and the rear turn signals. Are there a two bulbs for the brake or tailights with possibly one failed or could it be a dashbord malfunction ? Ice View Public Profile Find all posts by Ice Add Ice to Your Buddy List   #2   09-28-2006, 07:07 PM ynotssor Junior Member   Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 7,022 ES 300 Rear light failure "Ice" <iceplanet2@comcast.net> wrote in message news:a_CdnWHzIaiG9oHYnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@giganews.com ... Quote: Today I noticed the rear light failure indicator lit up on my dashboard . I checked and found my tailights are both ok as are the brake lights and the rear turn signals. Are there a two bulbs for the brake or tailights with possibly one failed or could it be a dashbord malfunction ? Check your license plate lights. -- Ray O (correct punctuation to reply) ynotssor View Public Profile Find all posts by ynotssor Add ynotssor to Your Buddy List   #3   09-29-2006, 03:40 PM Ice Junior Member   Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20 ES 300 Rear light failure Ray, I found out what light was out . It is the high mounted brake light on the rear inside deck of the car . I looked around the moulding an could not find any screws for removal . Looking inside the trunk I onlt saw two plastic tabs that appear to hold the assemby in place. The owners manual informs me that the buld number is 7440 but gives no method of replacing it .. Do I need to pry the cover off and if so how should I go about it? Oh by the way it is a 2003. Ice View Public Profile Find all posts by Ice Add Ice to Your Buddy List   #4   09-29-2006, 04:45 PM ynotssor Junior Member   Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 7,022 ES 300 Rear light failure "Ice" <iceplanet2@comcast.net> wrote in message news:ktqdnTINx6fiM4DYnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@giganews.com ... Quote: Ray, I found out what light was out . It is the high mounted brake light on the rear inside deck of the car . I looked around the moulding an could not find any screws for removal . Looking inside the trunk I onlt saw two plastic tabs that appear to hold the assemby in place. The owners manual informs me that the buld number is 7440 but gives no method of replacing it . Do I need to pry the cover off and if so how should I go about it? Oh by the way it is a 2003. Sorry, without looking at it, I don't really have any idea how to gain access to the center high mounted stop light (CHMSL) bulbs. Most likely, it just pops off. -- Ray O (correct punctuation to reply) ynotssor View Public Profile Find all posts by ynotssor Add ynotssor to Your Buddy List   #5   09-29-2006, 05:19 PM Ice Junior Member   Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20 ES 300 Rear light failure Thanks anyway Ray. It is still under warraty So I may just be lazy and take it in and have it done. I found this solution for a 96 ES and bet it is probably the same thing as it is so closely mounted to the window. the cover slides straight forward. Firmly pull, sliding toward the front of the car to release the latch. Gently lift straight up (the wires will remain connected to the lamp socket. Twist out bulb socket (counter clockwise) remembering the orientation for it's return trip (it's a confusing socket). Ice View Public Profile Find all posts by Ice Add Ice to Your Buddy List   #6   09-29-2006, 05:19 PM Wayne Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2 ES 300 Rear light failure Ray O wrote: Quote: "Ice" <iceplanet2@comcast.net> wrote in message news:ktqdnTINx6fiM4DYnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@giganews.com ... Quote: Ray, I found out what light was out . It is the high mounted brake light on the rear inside deck of the car . I looked around the moulding an could not find any screws for removal . Looking inside the trunk I onlt saw two plastic tabs that appear to hold the assemby in place. The owners manual informs me that the buld number is 7440 but gives no method of replacing it . Do I need to pry the cover off and if so how should I go about it? Oh by the way it is a 2003. Sorry, without looking at it, I don't really have any idea how to gain access to the center high mounted stop light (CHMSL) bulbs. Most likely, it just pops off. All you have to do is slide the unit back towards you, then you can replace the bulb. Wayne View Public Profile Find all posts by Wayne Add Wayne to Your Buddy List   #7   09-29-2006, 06:07 PM Ice Junior Member   Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20 ES 300 Rear light failure Thanks Wayne. I'll get the bulb tomorrow and give it a try. Ice View Public Profile Find all posts by Ice Add Ice to Your Buddy List   #8   09-29-2006, 10:47 PM - Junior Member   Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 ES 300 Rear light failure On Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:07:32 -0500, "Ice" <iceplanet2@comcast.net> wrote: Quote: Thanks Wayne. I'll get the bulb tomorrow and give it a try. Our local Lexus dealer fixes this for free. Just bring your bulbs. - View Public Profile Find all posts by - Add - to Your Buddy List   #9   09-30-2006, 12:04 PM Ice Junior Member   Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20 ES 300 Rear light failure Fixed it myself today and all is well . It was a little bit of a hassle getting the socket apart from the housing but other than that not to bad. Would be nice if the manual covered basic things like this but I think they like to tie you to the dealer whenever possible. Ice View Public Profile Find all posts by Ice Add Ice to Your Buddy List   #10   09-30-2006, 04:10 PM Wayne Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2 ES 300 Rear light failure Ice wrote: Quote: Thanks Wayne. I'll get the bulb tomorrow and give it a try. Your very welcome. Wayne View Public Profile Find all posts by Wayne Add Wayne to Your Buddy List « Previous Thread | Next Thread » Thread Tools Search this Thread Show Printable Version Email this Page Search this Thread: Advanced Search Display Modes Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts vB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Forum Jump Please select one User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home -------------------- Cars Lounge     General     Acura     Alfa Romeo     Audi     BMW     Dodge     Ferrari     Fiat     Ford         Ford Explorer         Ford Falcon         Ford Festiva         Ford Flathead         Ford Focus         Ford Mustang     GM         GM Cadillac         GM Cadillac Deville         GM Camaro         GM Camaro Firebird         GM Chevy Malibu         GM Corvette         GM Fiero         GM Oldsmobile         GM Pontiac     Honda     Hyundai     Infiniti     Isuzu     Jaguar     Kia     Lexus     Mercedes Benz     Mini     Mitsubishi     Nissan     Peugeot     Porsche         Porsche 911         Porsche 928         Porsche 944     Rolls Royce     Saab     Subaru     Toyota         Toyota Camry         Toyota MR2         Toyota Prius     Volkswagen         Volkswagen Beetle     Volvo All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:54 AM. Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.0.7 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. Style Copyright © 2003 - 2004 vBStyles.com Contact Us - Cars Lounge - Archive - - MyLounge Top

The MyLounge.com forum is intended for informational use only and should not be relied upon and is not a substitute for any advice. The information contained on MyLounge.com are opinions and suggestions of members and is not a representation of the opinions of MyLounge.com. MyLounge.com does not warrant or vouch for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any postings or the qualifications of any person responding. Please consult a expert or seek the services of an attorney in your area for more accuracy on your specific situation. Please note that our forums also serve as mirrors to Usenet newsgroups. Many posts you see on our forums are made by newsgroup users who may not be members of MyLounge.com Term of Service