Taillight swap

[Johnny Mullet]

Will 2014/2015 Mirage tail lights swap with the 2017 LED style?

I am curious if the tail lights are an instant swap between the two models. Down the road if the LED's mess up, can I swap to older model so I can replace lamps down the road.

[3dplane]

Nope!You put LEDs in a 14,15 and you will drive down the road with the traction control in reduced engine power mode struggling to reach 45 MPH. That's what mine did! Setting some brake lamp circuit diagnostic trouble codes. Could possibly figure out the correct resistors to fool the traction control system into thinking it has the correct bulbs in it but to me it did not worth the hassle.

I put the factory bulbs back as fast as I could.

[Alex1a1f]

Will 2014/2015 Mirage tail lights swap with the 2017 LED style?

I am curious if the tail lights are an instant swap between the two models. Down the road if the LED's mess up, can I swap to older model so I can replace lamps down the road.

You're asking if the old style 14,15 will swap into your 17 right? Most people ask the other direction. It wouldn't be a direct swap, harnesses are different and the reflector housing would look different unless you changed both taillights.

[Alex1a1f]

He's asking if 14,15 will swap into a 17. Essentially putting bulbs in place of LEDs, so it would probably work with harness change.

[Eggman]

Could possibly figure out the correct resistors to fool the traction control system into thinking it has the correct bulbs in it but to me it did not worth the hassle.

In addition, installing resistors kinda defeats saving energy.

Certain signal bulbs are supervised for broken filaments for a reason. Replacing other lamps shouldn't be a problem, though.

[flotownj]

Nope!You put LEDs in a 14,15 and you will drive down the road with the traction control in reduced engine power mode struggling to reach 45 MPH. That's what mine did! Setting some brake lamp circuit diagnostic trouble codes. Could possibly figure out the correct resistors to fool the traction control system into thinking it has the correct bulbs in it but to me it did not worth the hassle.

I put the factory bulbs back as fast as I could.

Did you just swap your factory bulbs with LED bulbs or upgrade the entire light housing to the new 2017 LED tail light housing?

I dont think the OP wants LED bulbs in his 2014-15 housing. I think he wants the new 2017 tail lights on his older Mirage. As do I, so thats why I'm asking.

[flotownj]

In addition, installing resistors kinda defeats saving energy.

Certain signal bulbs are supervised for broken filaments for a reason. Replacing other lamps shouldn't be a problem, though.

Not everything is about saving energy. Some people just want to remove those 2014-15 tail lights that look like they were found on a car from the 1990's

[Eggman]

Not everything is about saving energy. Some people just want to remove those 2014-15 tail lights that look like they were found on a car from the 1990's

Oh, I get it - that's why I phrased it the way I did.

For some folks, looks are important. In my cost-benefit analysis, the returns don't justify the expense. I suppose some day it might though. Either that, or one day I will no longer have to worry about my money. I suppose at that point I won't be driving an economy car...

lol

[Johnny Mullet]

My fear is the LED lights burning out and then needing to replace the entire tail light. If that happens down the road, I would prefer to swap to the older type tail lights so bulbs can be replaced.