Why does my license plate light keep going out?

There are several causes for the light being out–a blown bulb, faulty wiring or a bad socket. You will learn how to repair each one of these possible causes to your light problem. Remove the cover over the license plate bulb. Every car differs, but most have a tab that you push in, and it slides right out. Remove the bulb from the socket.

Why does my light not work when I change the bulb?

If you have changed your light bulb and you have ruled out that it’s not a bad bulb, and the circuit breaker wasn’t tripped, the culprit might be the light socket not working. Here are some simple tips that you can follow to check the socket.

What causes a light socket to go bad?

Light sockets can go bad. One of the more common reasons is when a light bulb is screwed down and tightened too much, causing the contact to squish down and become flattened. If the light bulb is no longer able to connect with the contact, the light can not get power.

How do you fix a broken light socket?

This is corrected by turning off the power to the light fixture and gently pull the depressed socket contact up slightly. A broken wire or bad connection to the base of the light socket.

Why is the light on my license plate not working?

If you’ve replaced your license plate bulb and it still isn’t working, it’s possible the light socket is the problem. Light sockets can wear down over time and not make the connection to turn on the bulb. At O’Reilly Auto Parts, we have a variety of bulb sockets for cars, trucks and SUVs.

Where can I get a license plate light socket?

At O’Reilly Auto Parts, we have a variety of bulb sockets for cars, trucks and SUVs. Check out our selection and find the right license plate light socket for your vehicle.

Why is my light socket wearing down on my car?

Light sockets can wear down over time and not make the connection to turn on the bulb. At O’Reilly Auto Parts, we have a variety of bulb sockets for cars, trucks and SUVs.

Why are the lights on my car not working?

Fuse is easy to get to so worth pulling out and reseating it or replacing. Another possibility is a bad ground. Black wire out of the lamp socket is the ground.