Rear Light L.e.d Panel Is It Replaceable?

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by CRYSTALJOHN, May 29, 2018.

  1. I have a faulty rear light on my 1000DS, some of the l.e.d's are not working.
    I have tested the 2 diodes which seem to work O.k. I'm wondering if the led panel is available as a spare part, rather than buying a complete rear light unit which I'm sure will probably be very expensive from Ducati.
    Any ideas welcome. rear light led panel.JPG IMG_0609 (1).JPG
     
    #1 CRYSTALJOHN, May 29, 2018
  2. I feel sure you would be able to replace the LED’s @CRYSTALJOHN
     
    #2 RickyX, May 29, 2018
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  3. How about converting it to bulb holders and use led bulbs
     
    #3 OMG, May 29, 2018
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  4. Check the individual LED's. There will be a series / parallel arrangement and one faulty LED will knock out a whole section. You can then replace the faulty ones and hopefully the whole lot will light up.
     
    #4 Derek, May 29, 2018
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  5. IMG_0622.JPG .[/ATTACH] Sounds like a plan Derek

    The individual led's have a 4 pin connection into the board which will make it tricky( but not impossible) to de-solder. Any de-soldering tips would be welcome, ideally need more than 1 set of hands!

    Any idea where I can source the led's?

    Have also considered buying something like this
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smoke-21...291681?hash=item235889f5a1:g:sCsAAOSwQTVV7rAa

    and seeing if it will fit in the existing light.
     
    #5 CRYSTALJOHN, May 29, 2018
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  6. It’s not an oem light board, should be filament lamp, so a google or eBay, may bring up a new one?
     
    #6 nelly, May 29, 2018
  7. Thanks Nelly

    I thought it was a bit 'new fangled' to have an led display on such an old bike!
     
    #7 CRYSTALJOHN, May 29, 2018
  8. Actually @CRYSTALJOHN , I may have one of those lights in my box of bits. Same as 749 isn’t it?
    If you can wait til the weekend I’ll see if I can find it and, if so, you can have it.
     
    #8 RickyX, May 29, 2018
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  9. If Ricky doesn’t locate his , I also have one you’re welcome to
     
    #9 m@tt, May 29, 2018
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  10. Thanks very much indeed Richard, and M@tt.
    That will save me so much trouble.
    No problem waiting until after the weekend Richard, I'm off to the Moto GP crack of doon tmw, back on June 6.
     
    #10 CRYSTALJOHN, May 29, 2018
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  11. #11 Denzil the Ducati, May 30, 2018
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  12. #12 Denzil the Ducati, May 30, 2018
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  13. @CRYSTALJOHN I am happy to report that I have found my old light unit.
    You can have it whenever you are ready!

    Have a great time in Mugello!
     
    #13 RickyX, Jun 2, 2018
  14. Excellent news Richard.Currently in Florence,off to Mugello crack of doom- if I survive the night where I'm staying!
     
    #14 CRYSTALJOHN, Jun 2, 2018
  15. First world problems?
     
    #15 RickyX, Jun 2, 2018
  16. No. I'm staying in a dormitory full of Somalians, very strange place, but as the alcohol is kicking in I'm starting to enjoy it.
     
    #16 CRYSTALJOHN, Jun 2, 2018
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