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September 26, 2026 BY
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License Plate Light Replacement

These are the light bulbs that illuminate your car’s front and rear license plates. Some cars have one per plate; others have two. Traditionally, they have been incandescent; i.e., lit by heating the filament. These bulbs are inexpensive and provide good clean light. However, they die quickly and are highly inefficient, losing up to 90 percent of their power as heat. Some studies suggest that LEDs, or light emitting diodes, provide drivers with safer night time illumination. An LED is a form of transistor that emits light when current is applied. LEDs are very insensitive to vibrations, have a long life, light up much quicker than incandescent bulbs, are extremely compact, run cool, and provide more light per supplied watt than incandescent light bulbs. Plus, they are high efficient. However, LEDs are more expensive.

 

Bulbs must be white — other colors are not legal. | Bulbs must illuminate the plate so that it can be read from 50 feet away. | Bulbs must be wired to come on when the headlights or parking lights are on.

 

The license plate light cover is removed | The license plate light bulb is removed from the socket and checked for replacement | The new bulb is installed into the socket | The light cover is reinstalled | The license light is checked for proper operation

 

According to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, LEDs use less than half the wattage compared to their incandescent counterparts. It’s hard to notice if your license plate lights are burnt out until a police officer pulls you over and gives you a summons to fix it, so periodically check them yourself after sundown.

 

License plate lights are essential. Most states have a law requiring that every vehicle must be equipped with a rear lighting system, including rear lamps, rear reflectors, stop lamps, and license plate lights.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Reset Indicator Lights

Since the dawn of the electronic age, cars have been fitted with service indicator lights. These are intended to remind the owner that the vehicle should have an oil change or inspection service. They should not be confused with the car’s diagnostic system, which checks for actual component or system malfunction. Most early indicators were simply time based, but many use an actual computer algorithm to analyze vehicle use based on the number of times it has been started, how often it has been run at wide open throttle, how high the revs have gone, and other operating parameters. Sometimes, the light stays on even after the owner has had an oil change and an inspection, either because they are of the simple type, or because the light was not reset after the car’s service. Some of these lights have to be reset by a diagnostic tool, but many can be reset manually. The procedure for this varies by make and model.

 

Simply resetting the indicator light does not take care of a car’s service requirements. | A service reminder light must not be confused with the vehicle’s onboard diagnostic (OBD) system.

 

 

If a service light comes on, request one of our mechanics to take a look at it for you and reset it if required. What is a common symptom indicating you need to reset the indicator lights? You’ve had a recent oil change or maintenance service, but the Service Required light remains illuminated.

 

It’s advisable to have the indicator reset at the time of service so that its reminders are timed correctly, and oil changes and other routine services are carried out at the manufacturer-recommended intervals.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Reverse Light Bulb Replacement

Reverse lights are an important safety feature on modern vehicles. They exist at the back of your car, and light up when you put your transmission in reverse. This alerts motorists and pedestrians around you that your car will be moving in reverse, and helps your surroundings be more aware of what your vehicle is going to do.

 

If your reverse lights aren’t working, you may not have a bad light bulb, but instead the issue could be a blown fuse.

 

 

There is no preemptive care for light bulbs, so it’s important to check them from time to time to make sure they’re still working. It’s a good idea to check all of your vehicle’s lights about once a month. Since your reverse light bulbs only light up when your car is in reverse, it can be difficult to check if they’re working unless you have a helping hand. You can check the reverse light bulbs yourself by turning the ignition to “on” (but not turning the engine on), and putting the car in reverse. You can then get out of the vehicle without it moving, and check to see if your lights are working.

 

Reverse lights exist solely as a safety feature. When you put your vehicle in reverse, the reverse light switch turns on the reverse light bulbs. These bulbs let your surroundings, such as pedestrians and other drivers, know that you’re about to drive in reverse. When your reverse light bulbs stop working, your surroundings won’t have any visual cues that you’re about to reverse. This not only makes your vehicle less safe, but is also illegal in many states.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Tail Light Bulb Replacement

The rear light bulbs light up when the headlights are on. This allows the drivers behind you to see your car. It is common for the bulb socket to melt, causing the bulbs not to work.

 

When a tail lamp bulb is replaced, all of the vehicle’s light bulbs should be checked. | After a tail lamp bulb is replaced, it should always be checked to see if it works, in case the problem lies with the switch or fuse.

 

Inspect bulbs, sockets, wires, and fuses. | Remove and replace the bulb if it is blown. | Repair or replace any damaged bulb holder(s) | Check operation of all running and headlamps.

 

A mechanic should check all the lights in your car every time you get a major service.

 

Tail lamps exist so that vehicles behind you can see your car. When you turn on your headlights, your tail lamps (light bulbs at the rear of your vehicle) illuminate. This keeps your car well lit, and helps vehicles behind you see your car. When your tail lamp bulbs stop working, your car will be less visible from behind, which is a safety hazard. Driving without ignited tail lamps is also illegal, and the fix-it ticket can carry a hefty price tag.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Tail Light Lens Replacement

A tail light lens is a plastic cover over one or more rear lights on your car. It both protects the bulbs and creates the necessary color, usually red or amber, depending on the purpose of the light. In most cars, the tail light lens is part of a larger, sealed tail light assembly. If any part of the assembly is damaged, the entire tail light assembly must be replaced as a unit. Older cars might have a separately replaceable lens. If so, the lens will be held on by screws and will include a gasket to create a weatherproof seal. When to consider replacing a tail light lens: Cracks or seal breakage. If the lens is cracked, it is ordinarily replaced. In some cases, with no apparent physical damage to the lens or taillight assembly, breakage of the weather seal has caused the assembly to accumulate water or dirt inside, reducing the transmitted light. The lens or assembly is replaced unless the seal can be fixed and the interior of the housing cleaned. Non-serviceable LED bulbs. Some cars have non-serviceable LED light bulbs. If the bulbs fail, the entire tail light lens and housing must be replaced. How do mechanics replace the tail light lens? In cases where the lens is separately serviceable, meaning it is held on by screws, the fasteners are removed and the lens is replaced. In all other cases where the lens is an integral part of a larger tail light assembly, the entire assembly is removed and replaced as follows. Open trunk or rear cargo area. Remove interior garnish and all coverings preventing access to the taillight assembly fasteners. Remove all fasteners. Install new tail light assembly and, preferably, new long-life bulbs. Test operation of all lights in the assembly: taillight, brake light, turn signal and reverse light. Is it safe to drive with a tail light lens problem? No. Short-term operation is generally safe, but it will depend on the extent of the damage. If the lens is completely gone, the resulting white light might confuse drivers behind you. For maximum safety, repair the problem as soon as possible. The necessary repairs are typically not costly. When replacing a tail light lens keep in mind: If the entire tail light assembly is replaced, it is best to install new bulbs and not re-use the old bulbs. Some assemblies will come with new bulbs already installed. Exterior light assemblies and vehicle crash parts vary in quality. Broadly, when it comes to body parts, the choices are OEM-dealer supplied, aftermarket, or aftermarket certified by an organization such as CAPA (Certified Automotive Parts Association). For older cars, there may not be an available new part. The mechanic will procure a used part for you from a used parts dealer.

 

 

 

 

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Combination Switch Assembly Replacement

A combination switch assembly has several functions. This component is connected to your turn signal indicator and controls all of the functions on the lever. The combination switch assembly adjusts the high and low beams on your headlights, indicates when you are turning left or right, and activates the hazard lights when needed. It turns on the windshield wipers in the front as well as the rear if equipped. The switch also activates the windshield washer fluid. The switch is located inside the steering column and connects to the lever with multiple wires that run to the various components that the switch controls. When the switch fails, none of the components attached to it will work. However, a faulty switch may work periodically or for some components and not others until it fails completely.

 

The combination switch assembly activates and adjusts all components attached to the turn signal lever. | The steering column must be removed to access the switch. | The combination switch will need to be replaced not repaired. | The combination switch will vary based on make and model and even year because different controls have been added to the turn signal lever.

 

The combination switch assembly is verified that it needs to be replaced. The battery is then disconnected. | The steering column trim panels are removed for access and the defective combination switch assembly is disconnected and removed. | The new combination switch assembly is installed and connected. | The trim panels are reinstalled. The battery is then reconnected and the combination switch assembly is tested for operation. | The vehicle is road tested to ensure proper operation of the combination switch assembly.

 

The same symptoms that indicate a failed combination switch assembly may also be caused by other problems such as blown fuses. Have one of our expert mechanics check out the issue and rule out other causes before replacing the combination switch.

 

If the combination switch assembly stops working, you won’t be able to drive after dark because the headlights won’t come on. You could also get a traffic violation for failing to signal when turning or even cause an accident. Have it inspected and replaced if necessary as soon as possible.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Turn Signal Bulb Replacement

The turn signal bulbs are located inside the light assemblies on all four corners of the car. The turn signal switch takes the drivers input and sends power to the corresponding bulb to inform other drivers that you intend to change lanes or make a turn.

 

If all four turn signal bulbs stop flashing or lighting up, it is likely that the turn signal flasher has gone bad, not the bulbs.

 

Verify that the turn signal bulb does not flash. | Remove the bulb if found faulty. | Check the turn signal flasher. | Check proper operation of turn signals.

 

The mechanic should check all the lights in your car every time you get a major service.

 

Turn signals exist to alert your surroundings that your vehicle will be making a turn. When you press the lever on your steering column, front and rear turn signal bulbs flash, to let drivers around you know of your intention to make a turn. When a turn signal bulb dies, that turn signal will no longer light up. This means that your vehicle will not alert drivers in front of you (if it’s the front turn signal bulb) or behind you (if it’s the rear turn signal bulb) that you plan to turn, which makes your vehicle a safety hazard. Not having a functioning turn signal is also illegal, and carries a hefty fix-it ticket price.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Turn Signal Switch Replacement

The turn signal switch, located inside the car on the steering column, allows you to turn the signal bulbs on. Properly functioning turn signal lights are legally mandatory.

 

The wiring for brake lights usually goes through the turn signal switch. This means that if the turn signal switch has gone bad, your brake lights may not be working. | Some vehicles use a “combination” switch. This switch operates the turn signals, running lights, and headlights.

 

Inspect the switch, fuses, and wirings. | Remove and replace the switch if faulty. | Operate the turn signals verify operation of the exterior lights.

 

If your turn signal lights do not operate, your mechanic will visually inspect the fuse(s) and operate the switch a bit to see if he can determine where the problem is. Your mechanic should inspect all lights during every major service event.

 

When you deploy the turn signal lever on your steering column, the turn signal switch is responsible for turning on your turn signals. Turn signals are a very important safety feature that alerts drivers all around you that your vehicle will soon be making a turn. When your turn signal switch dies, you have no way of turning on your turn signals. This not only makes your car less safe, but it is also illegal, and you can be given a very pricy fix-it ticket.

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