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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Light My Bricks LEGO® HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 INSTALLATION GUIDE Hi There! We’re here to help you get started on the LEGO® Heavy-Duty Tow Truck 42128 Light Kit. This PDF details the instructions for the LED light kit only. If you are wishing to purchase this product, please click here to view the product page.
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ASSORTED BRICKS: PACKAGE CONTENTS: • 2x Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud - Black 1x Rotating Bit Light • 2x Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Red 1x White Strip Light • 6x Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Orange 4x Cool White 15cm Bit Light 6x White 30cm Bit Light •...
LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Contents Before You Begin Blueprint Instructions Final Product Troubleshooting Contact CONTENTS...
LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Before You Begin Laying cables in between Connecting Cable and underneath bricks Connectors To Expansion Boards Cables can fit in between and underneath LEGO® bricks, plates, and tiles providing Take extra care when inserting connectors they are laid correctly between the to ports of Expansion Boards.
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Before You Begin Connecting Cable Connecting Micro Cable Connectors To Strip Lights Connectors To Micro Expansion Board Ports Take extra care when inserting connectors to ports on the Strip Lights. Connectors Take extra care when inserting the can be inserted only one way.
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Before You Begin Installing Bit Lights Under Lego® Bricks And Plates When installing Bit Lights under LEGO® pieces, ensure they are placed the correct way up (Yellow LED component exposed). You can either place them directly on top of LEGO®...
LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS To ensure a smooth installation of your light kit, please read and follow each step carefully. If you run into any issues, please refer to the online troubleshooting guide. INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 15cm Bit Light CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Lightly bend the Cool White 15cm Bit Light led cable to be flat with the headlight Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Clear Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Clear CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Partially disconnect the “Power Tow” piece enough to allow a cable to fit through Partially disconnect the “Power Tow” piece enough to allow a cable to fit through CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE 6-Port Expansion Board 30cm Connecting Cable Connect the cables from the headlights into the Expansion Board Exclude the 30cm Connecting Cable when twisting the wires CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE 2x Adhesive Squares CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Connect the 8-Port Expansion Board cable from Step 5 to the Expansion Board CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Orange 30cm Bit Light Orange 30cm Bit Light CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Orange 30cm Bit Light NC Push Board 15cm Connecting Cable Connect the 15cm White Strip Light Connecting Cable to the “OUT” port of the NC Push Board CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Stick the Strip 15cm Connecting Cable Light over the cables Connect the 15cm Adhesive Square Connecting Cable to the “IN” port of the NC Push Board CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Connect the cable from the NC Push Board Connect the cables that come from underneath the Strip Light Press down the Board to ensure it sticks well Make sure the Board is slightly poking out CONNECT / Legend...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE USB Power Cable CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or expansion board).
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Orange 30cm Bit Light Blue 30cm Bit Light CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Orange 30cm Bit Light Orange 30cm Bit Light Blue 30cm Bit Light CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE 6-Port Expansion Board 6-Port Expansion Board CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Orange Orange 30cm Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Orange Connect one pair Orange 30cm Bit Light of Bit Light cables to one of the 6-Port Expansion Boards, and the second pair of Bit Lights to the...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE 5cm Connecting Cable Set the dial 5cm Connecting Cable and switch to these positions if you want smooth pulsing Or set the dial and switch to these positions if you want fast flashing Multi Effects Board 5cm Connecting Cable...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or expansion board).
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Use the orange 12-Port Expansion Board tiles that were removed earlier Black Round Plate 1x1 Warm White 30cm Large Bit Light w/ Open Stud CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Technic Pin 1/2 - Light Grey Black 1x1 Plate Modified Plate Rounded w/ Handle • Black 1x1 Tile w/ Clip Rounded Edges CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Technic Pin 1/2 - Light Grey Rotating Bit Light 30cm Slightly Cone 1 x 1 w/ Top Groove - disconnect the Trans Orange Technic piece Use the orange Grab the cable tile that was removed from the spotlight earlier...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Grab the cable from the Rotating Bit Light and thread it through CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or expansion board).
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE White 30cm Bit Light White 30cm Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Red White 30cm Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Clear Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Orange CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE White 30cm Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Clear White 30cm Bit Light CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Red White 30cm Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Orange CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Use the Spotlight part you made from back in Step 19 CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE CONNECT / Legend DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or expansion board).
LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE FINAL PRODUCT This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks Heavy-Duty Tow Truck 42128 Light Kit. FINAL PRODUCT...
LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING Light My Bricks lighting To prevent unnecessary If you are experiencing kits contain individual damage to components, issues with your Light components that are very we highly recommend that My Bricks set, watch our...
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Troubleshooting Firstly, ensure that the Check For CR2032 Batteries batteries have power using a Using The Flat Battery Pack battery charge gauge. Inside the battery pack is a symbol indicating which side the (round) CR2032 If the batteries have no power, battery should be inserted.
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Troubleshooting Check For Cr2032 Batteries Check for AA batteries Using The Round Battery using the AA battery pack Pack Inside the battery pack are symbols indicating which direction the AA battery Inside the battery pack is a symbol indicating should be inserted.
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Troubleshooting Check Your Wires In order for Light My Bricks components to fit If the wiring is detached from the LED itself, the in between and underneath LEGO® bricks, the light will not operate.
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LEGO HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK 42128 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Troubleshooting Check Your Expansion Board A short circuit can also result in overheating of the board, cable or Ports/ Strip Light Ports / batteries. If you suspect a short circuit, Effects Board Ports DISCONNECT POWER IMMEDIATELY Batteries can fail, catch fire, or even It is important to note that connectors can...
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