997.1 LED Tail Lights - Dectane
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If anyone is interested I'm going to be selling my Depo's which I bought from FVD only a few weeks ago. They come with the extra resistors and are a '13 production run which I was told had the updated circuit board.The company will back the product too as the owner personally called me about the updates...I'm only selling as I decided to do both a front and rear 997.2 full bumper conversion. The front is shaping up nicely!
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Does the seller "Fish" on Ebay include the additional resistors? Seems like most vendors include the additonal set that plug in (in addition to the one's mounted to the lights). It's possible the one's sold on Ebay are 2nds (see post #778 in this forum). It's either the resistors or the board that is bad, most likely the resistors.. I experimented with LED's in the factory tail lights and had the "flash -then out" happen when not using the correct draw of resistor. I'd look into getting the additional resistor packs and/or reach out to where you bought them from....spending this much on something defective isn't acceptable!
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You could try adding and/or replacing your resistors. Another option, if all else fails- is to get a new rear control unit from a 997.2 ('08 models have updated unit)., but cost is around $250, these can be coded from the dealer to work with the OEM LED's and might solve some of these issues.
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The set I just sold worked fine with no errors (I installed the additional resistors that came with them from the start).
You could try adding and/or replacing your resistors. Another option, if all else fails- is to get a new rear control unit from a 997.2 ('08 models have updated unit)., but cost is around $250, these can be coded from the dealer to work with the OEM LED's and might solve some of these issues.
You could try adding and/or replacing your resistors. Another option, if all else fails- is to get a new rear control unit from a 997.2 ('08 models have updated unit)., but cost is around $250, these can be coded from the dealer to work with the OEM LED's and might solve some of these issues.
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Right., I'm just suggesting that having the updated rear control unit coded to accept LEDs could fix the bulb out warnings for those having issues with the Depo lights. I'd try a cheap resistor first... I'm in the process of converting to the 997.2 bumpers & OEM LEDs. The front conversion was pretty easy and cost effective (if you can find a used bumper and are savvy with wiring).
So, i installed the dectanes i purchased from maxspeed last night and ran into a confusing problem. When I turn the car on, it says "check rear fog light". The rear right fog light is illuminated constantly and wont turn off. Playing with the fog light switch makes no difference. Any suggestions?
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So, i installed the dectanes i purchased from maxspeed last night and ran into a confusing problem. When I turn the car on, it says "check rear fog light". The rear right fog light is illuminated constantly and wont turn off. Playing with the fog light switch makes no difference. Any suggestions?
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lets check out the conversion progress!
If anyone is interested I'm going to be selling my Depo's which I bought from FVD only a few weeks ago. They come with the extra resistors and are a '13 production run which I was told had the updated circuit board.The company will back the product too as the owner personally called me about the updates...I'm only selling as I decided to do both a front and rear 997.2 full bumper conversion. The front is shaping up nicely!
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Try disconnecting everything, re-check the connections, reset the warning light if still visible, then reinstall. Don't pull the switch to illuminate the fog light.
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Conversion Update!
Just got the 997.2 rear bumper installed., the OEM LED taillights are pretty sweet! Glad I did the conversion when it's all said and done. I didn't realize the OEM turn signals blink Red, also running lights don't make a complete loop, just the brake light does, opposite of DEPO's (and opposite direction)., overall love the look of the lights and shape of the 997.2 bumper..Here are some photos, stock, Dectane/Depo, and OEM 997.2
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So, i installed the dectanes i purchased from maxspeed last night and ran into a confusing problem. When I turn the car on, it says "check rear fog light". The rear right fog light is illuminated constantly and wont turn off. Playing with the fog light switch makes no difference. Any suggestions?
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looks lovely.... and the front end?
i have to admit that the overall 997.2 rear end does look better with 997.1 + dectane led 997.2 imitations (my current setup as well).
i have to admit that the overall 997.2 rear end does look better with 997.1 + dectane led 997.2 imitations (my current setup as well).
Just got the 997.2 rear bumper installed., the OEM LED taillights are pretty sweet! Glad I did the conversion when it's all said and done. I didn't realize the OEM turn signals blink Red, also running lights don't make a complete loop, just the brake light does, opposite of DEPO's (and opposite direction)., overall love the look of the lights and shape of the 997.2 bumper..Here are some photos, stock, Dectane/Depo, and OEM 997.2
