EPM 7 mode 3A3R rear light sequencers

[Chappers]

Wild guess, cut open light, install new lights, follow wiring guide, seal back together

there's no wiring required really its plug and play inside the unit, its just getting the old boards out without damaging them if you ever want to put them back.

You have to dremmel or drill out the plastic rivets holding the original boards, to a depth just enough to pop the boards off so that the new boards can go on the remaining studs left behind

i used a hot glue gun which held the boards in place solid once dry.

the biggest issue is the cutting and gluing the lights back together. i used black butyl rubber and a heat gun to reseal the lights and i've not had any issues of misting even with the temperamental weather we've been having, hot / cold / wet/ dry.

looks like i need to do my write up more then ever now :lol:

although i'm a mechanical design engineer by trade i prefer to do electronics i've made my daughter a play cooker with flickering LEDs which turn on when she twists the knob that was a lot of soldering i would say that was more difficult than the EMP lights...

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[drewzh]

Wild guess, cut open light, install new lights, follow wiring guide, seal back together

That level of detail was fairly obvious

Not to be pedantic, but I need to know what method is used when doing this. I like to plan ahead as to not end up in a situation where I've removed the light housings and I'm scratching my head needlessly trying to figure out the best solution to cutting open the housing. I don't just jump into things clueless without understanding the processes completely. Especially not on a car I just dropped 45k on.

E.g, are their tabs that need cutting off and then the whole thing comes apart fairly easily, or is it much more brutal and there's no existing opening/seam and the whole thing needs cutting with a machine saw or some kind. Or better still... am I able to improve on the method that people are already using?

 

[JWR]

Yeah I think I vaguely maybe Chappers and I speaking on another site (youtube perhaps?) about the install. I'm aware it's not a simple plug-in install.

I'm a proficient engineer myself with a good sized workshop/garage and have already carried out numerous suspension/chassis/performance/electrical and aesthetic mods on my brand new 2018 Mustang.

I just meant it's disappointing that this couldn't be marketed as a complete unit as in all honestly, hacking away at a sealed stock housing unit just sounds a little hacky.

I'd just rather know what's entailed to do this DIY before jumping in head first, that's all

no one is questioning the ability of certain people in the DIY market place but in the main this is a job the majority of people will not undertake

this is why the workshop only method has been employed

people can bring the car to us and we can swap a pair of lamps over , we aim to have ready sets on the shelf for fast turnaround

purchase on exchange or using your own lights on mail order is also possible for those that don't want to come to us

similar services will be available through other dealers also although I cant comment on whether they will offer all the same services we do

just picking up on the 2018 point , if your car is 2018 the kits aren't ready yet in any case , the boards are different on the 2018 cars to suit the 2018 lamps and will be ready in the not too distant future


cheers

 

[JWR]

That level of detail was fairly obvious

Not to be pedantic, but I need to know what method is used when doing this. I like to plan ahead as to not end up in a situation where I've removed the light housings and I'm scratching my head needlessly trying to figure out the best solution to cutting open the housing. I don't just jump into things clueless without understanding the processes completely. Especially not on a car I just dropped 45k on.

E.g, are their tabs that need cutting off and then the whole thing comes apart fairly easily, or is it much more brutal and there's no existing opening/seam and the whole thing needs cutting with a machine saw or some kind. Or better still... am I able to improve on the method that people are already using?

yes , Steves explanation was somewhat simplified

on the 2015 - 17 cars the lights are cut open , typically to a sensible template but not specifically to obvious lines on the lamp , its quite a brutal process

theres no simple tabs to nip off and it falls apart

the electrics side is easy but then re bonding the lamps together ensuring a vacuum and making them water tight etc takes some skill and time as well as obviously cleaning them, out perfectly prior to re assembly


when done there is an obvious area where they have been separated but its as neat as can be , looks acceptable and unlike the front lights the cut is covered by trim so you cannot see any work carried out


cheers

 

[Chappers]

That level of detail was fairly obvious

Not to be pedantic, but I need to know what method is used when doing this. I like to plan ahead as to not end up in a situation where I've removed the light housings and I'm scratching my head needlessly trying to figure out the best solution to cutting open the housing. I don't just jump into things clueless without understanding the processes completely. Especially not on a car I just dropped 45k on.

E.g, are their tabs that need cutting off and then the whole thing comes apart fairly easily, or is it much more brutal and there's no existing opening/seam and the whole thing needs cutting with a machine saw or some kind. Or better still... am I able to improve on the method that people are already using?

you're right not to jump in feet first, and there is a specific place to cut all the way around to avoid vital internal components. i've got some free time Saturday i'll do my write up then so you can see the methods i used. :cheers:

 

[drewzh]

you're right not to jump in feet first, and there is a specific place to cut all the way around to avoid vital internal components. i've got some free time Saturday i'll do my write up then so you can see the methods i used. :cheers:

Thanks Chappers. It seems I'm going to have to wait for an updated model regardless, so take your time on my account! Though I'm sure it would be invaluable to others wanting to do the same on their pre 2018 model.

 

[Chappers]

Thanks Chappers. It seems I'm going to have to wait for an updated model regardless, so take your time on my account! Though I'm sure it would be invaluable to others wanting to do the same on their pre 2018 model.

Thanks, I was just a test bed with the DIY version, EPM don't offer this as a service nor does Jason so if you want this you'll have to get it done professionally.

But I'll still produce the write up for information only

 

[drewzh]

yes , Steves explanation was somewhat simplified

on the 2015 - 17 cars the lights are cut open , typically to a sensible template but not specifically to obvious lines on the lamp , its quite a brutal process

theres no simple tabs to nip off and it falls apart

the electrics side is easy but then re bonding the lamps together ensuring a vacuum and making them water tight etc takes some skill and time as well as obviously cleaning them, out perfectly prior to re assembly


when done there is an obvious area where they have been separated but its as neat as can be , looks acceptable and unlike the front lights the cut is covered by trim so you cannot see any work carried out


cheers

Thanks for for the explaination it does indeed sound like a complicated and rather invasive task, especially with what you're saying about the vacuum needing to be formed. Here's to hoping there's a full housing version in the works! (Doubtful) Or better yet, the 2019 version being shipped with a sequential indicator built in that's swappable with 2018 models (even more doubtful!).

 

[JWR]

Thanks for for the explaination it does indeed sound like a complicated and rather invasive task, especially with what you're saying about the vacuum needing to be formed. Here's to hoping there's a full housing version in the works! (Doubtful) Or better yet, the 2019 version being shipped with a sequential indicator built in that's swappable with 2018 models (even more doubtful!).

I like your optimism , we can but hope :lol:

 

[ExoticPonyMods]

Hi Guys,

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