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Tail light repair/replacement and '94 panel

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blue93:
I'm looking for the rear panel that sits behind the tail lights of a '94. I
have '94 tail lights for my '93 and want to install.

Also, the tail lights I picked up both have previous melting issues. I have a
repair plan for the sockets, but the magnifying baffles have been melted in the
turn signal/brake light area. So the questions are:

1. should I look to replace the baffle or can I get away without them as long
as I vent the sockets?

2. has anybody tried this and are the bulbs bright enough without a magnifier?

3. Anybody want to buy a rare '90 Lebaron Convertible 3.0 SOHC Mitsubishi 6cyl, 5sp?

As most people know, the magnifier in pre-'94s is in the outer lens/housing.
I'm concerned that the heat from the standard bulbs will melt the more sensitive
plastic on the outer light housing of the '94 assembly. LEDs have not worked
for me on my '94, unless someone knows how to overcome the quirky electrical
things that seem to happen when they are installed. Thanks.

Mark
Stratosphere Blue '93 NA 5sp
Dynamic White '94 XR2
Radiant Red '90 LeBaron GT Vert 6 cyl 5sp and it’s FOR SALE NOW!
Frosty White '06 Vibe 5sp

Gostlrs:
normally there is a resistor that you can put inline with the leds to stop the quick flash problems. autozones normally sell them.

russ might have that light pnl. i never see the pnl with the lights for sale. if i did not have a donor car i would of never known it myself when i did my swap

blue93:
So when you did your lights you wired in the resistor?  Thanks, I'll check it out at autozone.

Mark
Stratosphere Blue '93 NA 5sp
Dynamic White '94 XR2
Radiant Red '90 LeBaron GT Vert 6 cyl 5sp and it’s FOR SALE NOW!
Frosty White '06 Vibe 5sp

Gostlrs:
when i used leds in the past yes...

running regular bulbs now..

i dont drive at night much with this car..so not worried about it yet

blue93:
Got "load balancers" today at Autozone $12.99

Mark
Stratosphere Blue '93 NA 5sp
Dynamic White '94 XR2
Radiant Red '90 LeBaron GT Vert 6 cyl 5sp and it’s FOR SALE NOW!
Frosty White '06 Vibe 5sp

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