Why are both my tail lights not working?

Why are both my tail lights not working?

One of the main reasons why you might see your brake lights working while your tail lights don’t is because the bulbs installed in the tail light were faulty. You should run some tests to make sure if the bulbs are the main culprit or not and to do that, you will need to remove the tail light cover.

What would cause both brake lights to go out?

If one or more of your brake lights isn’t working properly, it could mean one of three things: The brake light system fuse is blown, the brake light bulbs are burned out or the brake light wiring switch is broken. All of these issues are easy to troubleshoot.

What has brake lights but no tail lights?

If a sensor fails, it can interrupt this complex design and cause a part to stop functioning properly. If both the headlights and parking lights fail along with the tail lights but the brake lights keep working, a sensor is likely to blame.

Should you replace both tail lights at the same time?

‘ The answer is, no, it’s not required to replace both bulbs. There are some advantages, however, to getting a professional Ace Auto Parts mechanic to change both lights at the same time. The most important reason for changing out all headlights at the same time is that you don’t want both headlamps to go dark.

How often should you change your tail lights?

Tail lights last on average 10 to 15 years, and it is encouraged to replace them before issues develop if they are more than 15 years old, especially if they are closer to 20 or 25 years old.

Are aftermarket tail lights worth it?

LED tail lights may last for 10 years or more because they are highly durable. Unlike their traditional incandescent counterparts, they are less susceptible to breakage because they do not have a filament and the heat they produce is highly concentrated.

Can I put LED bulbs in my tail lights?

LED bulbs can be used as brake lights and even should be a preferred option due to the benefits they provide. Whether you definitely can install LED tail lights. Why you should choose LED bulbs over halogen ones.

Do I need a resistor for my LED tail lights?

Most modern vehicles do not have a compatible electrical system to allow a direct replacement of the OEM tail light assembly. You need to fit load resistors on each indicator light and possibly stop, tail and reversing lights as well.