What is a number plate light?
What is a number plate light? The number plate light is a small fixture to the back of your vehicle that shines light onto the rear number plate. Due to the plate’s reflective properly it is illuminated by the light, allowing other vehicles to see it at a distance.
Why is my license plate light not working?
Not open for further replies. This is for problems where your license plate bulbs / lamps or just one are good but not turning on. Along with having the license plate warning light on the dash. One snag you will run in to when diagnosing is that no power will be sent to the plate lamps unless the trunk is closed.
Can a warning light go out on its own?
If you satisfy the lamp monitor the warning light should go out on its own. Be sure the connections are clean. Click to expand… Thank you, I thought the same. Both license plate lights are working, so I assume the connections should be clean, and as far as I can tell all other lights work as well, is there anything else I should be looking at?
How to disable pulse width modulation for license plate lights?
If LED it needs vcds to disable “pulse width modulation for license plate lights” so it will disregard lower draw LED bulbs. Click to expand… Ah, yes, I should have mentioned – I chose regular bulbs. Check all your lights after dusk… one of them is likely still out.
Is it necessary to change license plate bulbs?
FYI….it’s not necessary to pre-emptively changing standard filament bulbs. I know these were fairly cheap license plate bulbs, so it’s not like it was a huge expenditure. But really, most bulbs will last the life of the car. When one goes, it’s usually a minute defect in the bulb/filament.
Not open for further replies. This is for problems where your license plate bulbs / lamps or just one are good but not turning on. Along with having the license plate warning light on the dash. One snag you will run in to when diagnosing is that no power will be sent to the plate lamps unless the trunk is closed.
Where is the light on the license plate?
This duty falls on the license plate light which is attached above the rear license plate frame and shines in a downward direction. However, since the license plate is displayed behind the vehicle you’re driving, it’s more likely that you won’t know that a problem exists until it’s too late and you’ve been pulled over by a police officer.
What to do if your license plate light flickers?
Simply turn on the headlights, walk around to the rear of your vehicle, and make sure the license plate light is solidly illuminated. If it flickers, it’s a good idea to contact a local mechanic so they can diagnose the issue and fix it as soon as possible.
If you satisfy the lamp monitor the warning light should go out on its own. Be sure the connections are clean. Click to expand… Thank you, I thought the same. Both license plate lights are working, so I assume the connections should be clean, and as far as I can tell all other lights work as well, is there anything else I should be looking at?