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Big Daddy · 01-02-2013, 11:48 AM

I need to repair my Clear Alternatives (Sequential) taillight. It appears to me that some soldering connections may have come apart because of the progressive way it stopped working. Has anyone successfully repaired one of these units who could share some pointers? I’m going to dig into her this weekend either way. Thanks in advance, fellas!

arizonawarrior · 01-02-2013, 12:10 PM

Here's one thread from the Popular Mods. I'll try to find the other one too. Clear Alternatives Problem

Here's the other one: Clear Alternatives Taillight - Fixed

Here's one about how to disassemble (ignore the mod parts): DIY Integrated Tail Light

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Big Daddy · 01-02-2013, 12:47 PM

Perfect! Thanks AW!

Jbat · 01-02-2013, 12:55 PM

With those links Arizona posted you should be about set, I know on mine when I pulled it apart the board and LEDs were fine but a couple of the resistors had popped off, a simple solder of those back to the board and I was back in business. The resistors were different but I just matched the solder break patterns from where they had fallen off on the board to figure out which one went where.

madtom421 · 01-02-2013, 01:31 PM

Replace it with the custom dynamics intergrated tail light and never worry about it breaking again

Arkansas Warrior · 01-02-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by madtom421

Replace it with the custom dynamics intergrated tail light and never worry about it breaking again

Wouldn't be to fast stating that. Mine is a CD and have two clusters out. I need to open and repair or replace this winter

LeaderDuece · 01-02-2013, 02:18 PM

Mine still rocks

(cd)

madtom421 · 01-02-2013, 02:35 PM

This is the first time im reading about anyone having a issue with a cd tail light. I just know from my own dealings with ca products that the op would be better off switching to the cd tail light.

mr_noize2 · 01-03-2013, 10:27 AM

The light is a PIA to open but once you are in, it can be fixed easy. For mine, I had a transistor with one broken leg. They cost me about a buck.

fdesa · 01-03-2013, 02:06 PM

I bought a CA brand new from a guy who never installed it on his warrior. I haven't installed It yet either because I only read recently about the problems that RSW members were having after the purchase. Does anyone know if CA have resolved the defect in their product? I'm wondering if you buy one new today (if they're still available), does the same problem exist?

01-02-2013, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Big Daddy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 194	Clear Alternatives TL Fix I need to repair my Clear Alternatives (Sequential) taillight. It appears to me that some soldering connections may have come apart because of the progressive way it stopped working. Has anyone successfully repaired one of these units who could share some pointers? I’m going to dig into her this weekend either way. Thanks in advance, fellas! __________________ Big Daddy MEMBER MAP

01-02-2013, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
arizonawarrior Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Mt Hood Oregon Posts: 18,281 Blog Entries: 5	Here's one thread from the Popular Mods. I'll try to find the other one too. Clear Alternatives Problem Here's the other one: Clear Alternatives Taillight - Fixed Here's one about how to disassemble (ignore the mod parts): DIY Integrated Tail Light . __________________ My Pics Great Members Popular Mods Model Year Differences Group Rides WyomingDIY KyleNV Technical Last edited by arizonawarrior; 01-02-2013 at 12:16 PM.

01-02-2013, 12:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Big Daddy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 194	Perfect! Thanks AW! __________________ Big Daddy MEMBER MAP

01-02-2013, 12:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jbat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,197	With those links Arizona posted you should be about set, I know on mine when I pulled it apart the board and LEDs were fine but a couple of the resistors had popped off, a simple solder of those back to the board and I was back in business. The resistors were different but I just matched the solder break patterns from where they had fallen off on the board to figure out which one went where. __________________ "life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "wow! what a ride!" I don't know what's gonna happen, man, but I'm gonna get my kicks before the whole shithouse goes up in flames-Jim Morrison Last edited by Jbat; 01-02-2013 at 12:55 PM. Reason: spelling

01-02-2013, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
madtom421 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Berlin , Connecticut Posts: 3,010	Replace it with the custom dynamics intergrated tail light and never worry about it breaking again __________________ Ah, well; Who wants to live forever hahaha....DIVE!!!!!!!!

01-02-2013, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
LeaderDuece Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 8,543 Blog Entries: 11	Mine still rocks (cd) __________________ Redhorse Mods Popular Mods DIY Mods Internal Wiring Manuals&Maps Warrior Brothers World Wide Map

01-02-2013, 02:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
madtom421 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Berlin , Connecticut Posts: 3,010	This is the first time im reading about anyone having a issue with a cd tail light. I just know from my own dealings with ca products that the op would be better off switching to the cd tail light. __________________ Ah, well; Who wants to live forever hahaha....DIVE!!!!!!!!

01-03-2013, 10:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
mr_noize2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Washington, DC Metro Area Posts: 2,458	The light is a PIA to open but once you are in, it can be fixed easy. For mine, I had a transistor with one broken leg. They cost me about a buck.

01-03-2013, 02:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
fdesa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 317	I bought a CA brand new from a guy who never installed it on his warrior. I haven't installed It yet either because I only read recently about the problems that RSW members were having after the purchase. Does anyone know if CA have resolved the defect in their product? I'm wondering if you buy one new today (if they're still available), does the same problem exist?

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