Sequential Taillights.
I got the kit in the mail today, but I can't even get past the first page of the instructions (which seems to be very well written). I can't get the 1st connector of the outboard tail light. It says to slide the red lock and push on the cam lock and it will slide off. I slid the red tab, but the cam lock is not releasing. I even got the tail light housing off the car so I could get a good look and i still can't figure it out. Here's a pic of the connector.
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thanks,
Kevin
thanks,
Kevin
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It seems like the older I get (57), the more difficult things get for me. I'm not as strong as I used to be.
Push the red release button the other way and it should come right off. i did mine in about 1.5 hours and am slightly older than you. Confident that you can install the harness as well. I prefered the on line directions which are the same as the printed directions that came with the harness only the pictures were clear and easier for me to visualize.
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I tried everything I could think of. I even had the red clip completely off and the connector wouldn't come off. I'm thinking that maybe I don't need to take it off. There's enough play in the wiring to allow me to remove the hosing from the body. Now I can't figure out how to get the bulbs out of the housing. I need a buddy to pull my head out. 
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I tried that. It will move about a couple mm. I guess I need a second pair of hands. I tend to over-analyze things.
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When you get to the part about taking off the center taillamp assembly, don't do by yanking the way the directions call for. Loosen all the wing nuts three full turns, then rap on the studs with a wooden mallet back and forth until the taillamp assembly loosens. Remove the wing nuts completely and the assembly will pop off in your hands.
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I whacked mine with a 2' long 2 x 4. It also helps to remove the two "Pushpins" on the bottom (between the wingnuts). Anyway; we got it working.
I be imp:ing now. :bigthumb:
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Took me an hour and am mechanically challenged. My best advice is that no matter what kit u use (drake or web electric). Go to YouTube and watch drake install video. It was a lifesaver and I had my laptop in the garage every step of the way. They address all the aspects of taking apart the car in a really easy to understand format . Good luck!
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I've looked all over YouTube, cannot find the install video. A little more info or link please. PM is fine.
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Search challenger sequential taillights and scroll through them. Drake muscle car has one of their tech post a great install video
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thats the way to do it!I whacked mine with a 2' long 2 x 4. It also helps to remove the two "Pushpins" on the bottom (between the wingnuts). Anyway; we got it working.
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For the original question of how to get the harness loose from the right side taillight...pull the red tab out. Push the cam lock release down with your thumb and wiggle the connector until it comes out. It is really in there tight so keep wiggling it. It will come out. Then remove the bulb and save it.
I put my WebElectric kit on in about 1-1/2 hours and took a dinner break for about 20 minutes of that! Good luck!
Best appearance mod yet!
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I put my WebElectric kit on in about 1-1/2 hours and took a dinner break for about 20 minutes of that! Good luck!
Best appearance mod yet!
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