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Replace a Spare part Rear lights – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Rear lights
Faults of the rear light
oxidation or rusting of wires;
mechanical damage to the body;
voltage drop at the unit terminals;
LED burnout;
darkening of the reflector surface;
wiring wear;
short circuit and open circuit;
blown fuses;
loosening of the contacts in the lamp.
Symptoms of the rear light faults
frequent replacement of bulbs in the light;
condensation inside the structure;
a complete or partial failure of individual lights;
the flashing light or late switching on;
dim light;
recurring burnout of lamp filaments.
Causes of rear light faults
mechanical damage;
moisture ingress into the structure;
installation of mismatching parts;
considerably low environment temperature;
installation of low-quality components;
excessive voltage level;
contamination of the part;
frequent voltage drops in the circuit.
Diagnosis of rear light
You can independently check the status of the lighting element or contact experts at a service station. The first step is a visual inspection for obvious faults. Also check the condition of the lamp, the fuse plugs, the circuits, the relay coil. Whereas, the service station can immediately diagnose the problem by using a special device - a tester.
Repair of the rear light
One of the most frequent rear light issues is LEDs burnout. To solve this problem:
remove the light;
next you will see a block with LEDs and a control board (we recommend to check the status of the board);
cut a small hole in the back of the light, without hitting the fasteners;
remove the block with LEDs;
identify the faulty LEDs;
remove them (remember that they are welded by spot welding), replace by new ones;
install the LEDs in place, do not forget to seal the hole in the light.
Replacing rear light
If the item cannot be repaired, then you should make a replacement. To do this:
disconnect a wire from the "minus" terminal of the battery;
unfasten latches and open the service openings in the luggage compartment lining;
push up the latch and disconnect the connector harness from the rear light;
unscrew the replaceable part fastening nuts to the body;
withdraw from the contact with the mounting bracket clamp;
remove the light from the vehicle;
install a new auto part, do all the above actions in reverse order.
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