Tail Light LEDs going out

lkc001

So in a previous post I asked a question about some (not all) of the LEDs in one tail light going on and off occasionally.   I have a request into Princess Craft for pricing on a replacement tail light assembly.

Next question--I purchase my  2017 Tab 320S used, and it is in excellent shape.  I thought that LED lights were supposed to be the premier "bulbs" because they last so much longer than regular bulbs?  I wouldn't think that a tail light should already be having problems??

Anyone else experiencing issues with their tail lights? 

Verna

Over the years, yes, taillights have gone out. I had mine replaced on my T@B S Max. The one thing about LED’s is that in a cluster of LED’s if one goes out, the rest will follow. 

JanandDave

@lkc001,

In three years, we have had this happen twice to the driver's side tail light. Just a couple of individual LEDs not working. In both cases we just jiggled the seven pin plug at the TV and they came back on. We chalked it up to a voltage drop due to a not-so-great connection. Cleaned the socket and plug. No more problems. 

lkc001

@JanandDave Thanks--I will try that!  I'm sure I'll be having sticker shock when I get a price for a new tail light assembly. . . . . .

grassgd

I had posted this in another thread in November 2019:   "My 2018 T@B left LED stop light was intermittently failing....mostly not working.  I keep thinking it was the 7 pin connector but finally traced it down to a faulty LED tail light.  I found an exact replacement which is Kaper II L15-0022 Red Trailer Stop/Turn/Tail Light.  Fount it on Ebay for $33.50 at https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Combination-Tail-Light-3-1-2-Round-Stud-Mount-1-Right-Passanger-Side-Light/131297547713?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649."