2012 DX Blank Tail Lights, help please

[John.H]

Updated from a Maverick to a Y61 DX GU 8 and found out apart from the LHS reverse light all the working lights are on the rear bumper. Has anyone tried to get them all working The LHS rear opening is tiny, How can you change the lenses let alone the reverse globe. I haven't found a manual yet but apart from getting out the tin snips or finding a clever auto electrician I am stumped.

[threedogs]

you can buy a loom with sockets to suit the Dummy lights about $90 from memory,
Be carefull drilling holes for new sockets plastic bits will fill the lens, but can blow out most with an air hose
check the search function as its been done plenty of times

[John.H]

Thanks mate, I have since seen a post elsewhere, he say his led lights only lasted a month from e bay (elcheapos) and updated to BA 15 lamp holders. I will try the search function for how to. John.

[ova50]

After market lights are available, but appears that some electrical work may be required to get them working.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-GU-4-5-6-7-8-04-12-Tail-Lights-FULL-Functions-NEW-Y61-Patrol-/390537787178?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&fits=Mode l%3APatrol+Wagon&hash=item5aedddb72a

Pic is of how to remove the passengers side. Drivers side is easier to get to the bolts.

[threedogs]

its not that hard I used a 20mm diamond drill [cheap to drill the holes for the new sockets.
Try Patrolapart for the loom, comes with instructions, I have LED and its a great affect IMO
behind the jack are 2 x 10mm bolts to remove tail light assy,
same on the lhs you need to remove the access panel

[happygu]

Hi John,

Undo the two 10mm Bolts as seen from the inside panel removal. Then pull lights straight back towards the rear as there are also three clips in the body, that hold plastic balls on posts on the rear of the lights, in a secure position. Pulling straight back will ensure that you don't break them.

Getting to the space and the wires is easy after that.....

You can buy aftermarket lights with the globes in them from PatrolApart, or even Ebay.

You will need to run some extra wires, as they are not all available inside the rear guards....

[John.H]

Hi John,

Undo the two 10mm Bolts as seen from the inside panel removal. Then pull lights straight back towards the rear as there are also three clips in the body, that hold plastic balls on posts on the rear of the lights, in a secure position. Pulling straight back will ensure that you don't break them.

Getting to the space and the wires is easy after that.....

You can buy aftermarket lights with the globes in them from PatrolApart, or even Ebay.

You will need to run some extra wires, as they are not all available inside the rear guards....

[bindi]

I got my replacement lights from carsrus.com.au and they are great.

[John.H]

Easy once I followed the helpful posts and links, ordered pair of lights from IQUAY on eBay as existing lights have no orange indicator lenses. They cost $161.19 no delivery charge and are fully wired with globes. I will have to nut out the Chinese wiring and connectors, I am thinking of using a waterproof connector box where the trailer plug joins the bumper light wiring. Thanks again to you all for the help and info. John.

[bindi]

Try your local Nissan Dealer mate, my local was happy to do the work for me, all done, with receipt and warranty on work for $77, not even worth me getting my hands dirty for this, and of course I am no auto lec.