Tail light acting up

[Ragincajun]

So I have the LED package. I recieved a warning on my dash that my rear passenger taillight was out, and the turn signal on the dash did the fast blink like they typically do when one is out. The error would come and go. Well last night the warning was on so I had my son watch the tail light while I flipped the blinker and sure enough it is working with the bulb out warning on. Had anyone experienced this?

Sponsored

 

[WranglerMan]

So I have the LED package. I recieved a warning on my dash that my rear passenger taillight was out, and the turn signal on the dash did the fast blink like they typically do when one is out. The error would come and go. Well last night the warning was on so I had my son watch the tail light while I flipped the blinker and sure enough it is working with the bulb out warning on. Had anyone experienced this?

I assume this LED package was factory installed ? It could be several things but if the CANBUS system is not seeing the correct voltage it will throw an error on bulb out and hyper flash, I don’t believe the bulbs on the LED lamps are replaceable so if you have part of that light not working correctly it will give you the error msg, my suggestion is to remove the light and ensure the connector is fully seated and I would even take it apart and snap back together just make sure you slide the tab down on the light before trying to pull apart and they are pretty snug.

If it still does the same thing then swap the light to the other side, you won’t be able to mount it but you can hand hold for testing to see if it generates the same error on the other side.

 

[FLjeeper]

This error? I had it last week. Same symptoms as you. I did notice some condensation in the middle of the tail light so I was thinking water intrusion leading to a short. I did disconnect my battery to include the spread on the negative for 10 minutes and the error message went away. The next day the rear signal went back to normal and the cab indicator began fully functioning. I’m not sure I solved anything or if it simply resolved.

Here is my thread on what I believe is the same issue. Maybe you can try/get something out of it.

See if you notice that the error occurs when you press the brakes.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/took-the-doors-off-then-this-happened.75205/

 

[Ragincajun]

This error? I had it last week. Same symptoms as you. I did notice some condensation in the middle of the tail light so I was thinking water intrusion leading to a short. I did disconnect my battery to include the spread on the negative for 10 minutes and the error message went away. The next day the rear signal went back to normal and the cab indicator began fully functioning. I’m not sure I solved anything or if it simply resolved.

Here is my thread on what I believe is the same issue. Maybe you can try/get something out of it.

See if you notice that the error occurs when you press the brakes.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/took-the-doors-off-then-this-happened.75205/

 

[Ragincajun]

Thank you both!

 

[FLjeeper]

Here is the condensation I was talking about. My other isn’t like that. Not sure that’s right.

 

[Ragincajun]

It is the LED package. Going to try the left right swap test then battery disconnect. I did not see any noticeable water intrusion but will investigate closer tomorrow. Thank you all!

 

[WranglerMan]

LED lights are prone to condensation but that seems to be excessive, my 2018 did not have factory LEDS but I recently put in a set from Raxiom that resemble factory ones and there is no condensation like that, it may be a water intrusion causing a short like @FLjeeper was talking about.

I do know factory LED’s are pricy to replace, I’m sure you can buy one if that’s the case if out of warranty

 

[WranglerMan]

Here a pic of the Raxiom LED’s i plugged in and they are so much better than my stock halogen

Left=Stock Right=Raxiom LED

 

[Ragincajun]

Checked this morning. No moisture.

Those Raxiom are nice. At $350 each for the Mopar I will be going that route if Raxiom has an option for the Jeep’s with the LED package already.

 

[FLjeeper]

Checked this morning. No moisture.

Those Raxiom are nice. At $350 each for the Mopar I will be going that route if Raxiom has an option for the Jeep’s with the LED package already.

I'm going to have the service department take a look at it. No way I'm spending $400 on something that is still under warranty.

 

[Ragincajun]

Ironically at the dealer getting an oil change right now (I know, I know)….

Setting up an appointment for next Friday to look at it since they are booked today. Will pull battery cable and swap lights in interim to see if that fixes it.

I have the Mopar extended warranty so I need to read the fine print and see if it would be covered. Also have a $100 deductible if so. Still cheaper than $400 like you said though.

 

[WranglerMan]

Checked this morning. No moisture.

Those Raxiom are nice. At $350 each for the Mopar I will be going that route if Raxiom has an option for the Jeep’s with the LED package already.

Not sure Raxiom makes a set for a Wrangler that has been setup for factory LED’s ….don’t use Oracle, several have had issues and don’t use Winjet as I had a set of those and they gave me trouble in less than a week. There are sets of factory LED’s that show up in the BST section occasionally.

I would pull the connector and maybe use some dielectric grease on it and ensure it’s pushed in all the way until it clicks, I found the driver side on my halogen light not seated but it never gave me any trouble just never liked the weak halogen.

 

[FLjeeper]

I was just looking on the Quadratec website and it looks like it's around $600 for tail lights with BSM.

 

[hoag4147]

I was just looking on the Quadratec website and it looks like it's around $600 for tail lights with BSM.

They sell on here for $350-$450 a set. You can also find single light from eBay or FB. Since warranty you would be fine. Let them swap it out.

Sponsored