One reg plate light wouldn't work.
Took the piece off the car and split the piece off the painted part - 4 clips and some contact adhesive in two blobs (don't force it, just cut through).
Now you have to be able to get to the pcb and this one had water damage. You could see the discolouration and the green copper build up. Out came the dremmel to cut out the back part that would allow access to the back of the board.
Cut out piece:
This is the money shot - my crap soldering (don't laugh) and the pcb board showing how the 4-pin connector runs over the connectors. 2 for each light.
Soldering worked well but not considered a long-term fix. So I did this - I know, don't laugh!
It's a piece of wire directly to each holder. Then to be doubly-sure a bit of silicon to hold them in place long-term. Whole lot then sealed back together whilst still a bit wet.
One working reg plate light and a saving of £80 according to eBay!
If the board is completely gone, connect wires direct to the holders. Should do the same.
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Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.
