What to do if your LED tail lights are not working?
Below are some ways you can troubleshoot your non working LED tail lights and get them running again without a problem. Fortunately any replacements needed for the problems below can be found easily, and you don’t need to spend much money to get them either.
Why do LEDs go out on boat trailer tail lights?
More than likely, the leds in the light assembly are being over driven for reasonable light output. Typical 5mm and smaller leds, including the typical 5050 or 0805 SMD leds used in these assemblies are only rated for 20mA at their typical forward voltage, and at 12V for the assembly are already over driven.
What happens when the tail light goes out?
When the filament inside the bulb breaks it cannot illuminate the gas enclosed within the glass cover. This burnt-out bulb does not affect the circuitry of the light system and it continues to function normally. You may have to remove the cover of the tail light.
When do the tail lights and brake lights come on?
The taillights come on when your headlights are on or your parking brake is engaged. The brake lights turn on when you apply pressure on the brakes. In most automobiles, the taillights are red while the brake lights are a brighter, more luminous red. The rear lights are controlled by the same switch as the headlights.
Below are some ways you can troubleshoot your non working LED tail lights and get them running again without a problem. Fortunately any replacements needed for the problems below can be found easily, and you don’t need to spend much money to get them either.
When the filament inside the bulb breaks it cannot illuminate the gas enclosed within the glass cover. This burnt-out bulb does not affect the circuitry of the light system and it continues to function normally. You may have to remove the cover of the tail light.
How do you replace a tail light cover?
If they are working, you can replace your tail light covers. If you are still having problems, a new fuse might be the answer. This is explained next. Locate the control panel inside your vehicle. This houses all your fuses. Find the one that is labeled “tail lights,” and remove it from it’s area.
The taillights come on when your headlights are on or your parking brake is engaged. The brake lights turn on when you apply pressure on the brakes. In most automobiles, the taillights are red while the brake lights are a brighter, more luminous red. The rear lights are controlled by the same switch as the headlights.