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Old 01-15-2013, 09:18 PM
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Illuminated Kick Plates

I just purchased a 2008 g37s and it had the illuminated kick plates in there. My issue is this, the driver side not all the letters illuminate, if i tap it more light up, the passenger side is fine. I am wondering if this is a loose connection or if the led strip is bad?????? i am hoping that its something minor or do I have to replace the drivers side????? any help would be greatly appreciated! I am loving this vehicle so far
Old 01-15-2013, 09:49 PM
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if you're tapping it and it comes back on then it looks like there's a loose led. try taking off the kick plate and reconnecting the led. i don't have the kick plates myself so i don't know exactly how it work.
Old 01-15-2013, 10:19 PM
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Maybe this LINK will help

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Old 01-15-2013, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike24
Maybe this LINK will help

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This can also mean that the grounding point chosen was bad, try relocation of the ground point
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^ LOL I was looking forward to seeing a link to a fix not my DIY~

Talk to the dealer if this is covered?

OR

Maybe you can remove the bad side, check the connection, if the connection is good but the light is out|ask some local shop to check the led and have them replace it with a new led? or look used one on ebay or on here.
Old 01-15-2013, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mrcool007
This can also mean that the grounding point chosen was bad, try relocation of the ground point
If the grounding was bad.....I am thinking both sides should not work.
Old 01-15-2013, 10:38 PM
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I would remove the kickplate and check the connection....using the DIY link
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Originally Posted by Kevalteam
If the grounding was bad.....I am thinking both sides should not work.
Has a solution, disconnect the kick plate and run wires direct to battery and test that way to see if all lights come on, if so there's a bad point connection when installed in place....if light still does not operate fully then your kick plate has malfunctioned, investigate LED
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I greatly appreciate all of your suggestions, i will try it this evening and let you guys know how it worked out.
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