TROUBLESHOOTING LICENCE PLATE LIGHT CIRCUIT. Any vehicle. Fixed!

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  • TROUBLESHOOTING LICENCE PLATE LIGHT CIRCUIT. Any vehicle. Fixed!
    If your license plate lights does not work. How to save bucks on fixing lights by yourself and stop being pulled over for not working plate lights. Check how to diagnose and repair license plate number circuit. Complete tutorial how to troubleshoot license plate lights, open circuit. I fixed no license plate light on Ford F250 Super Duty Pickup Truck The same precision can be applied to almost any make and model.
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  • @jodyk4949
    @jodyk4949 4 роки тому +14

    Thanks for laying in the snow to show us how to troubleshoot wires. Very good explanation, easy to follow.

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  4 роки тому

      Glad to help Jody! Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers brotha.

    • @Justthemow
      @Justthemow 3 роки тому

      He sounds Russian the snow is like second nature to him he’s probably wearing shorts

  • @heathercullen7763
    @heathercullen7763 2 роки тому +7

    THANK YOU!!!! Thanks for not skipping steps.. Your patience was wonderful.

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  2 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks Heather!

  • @jdmac48
    @jdmac48 Рік тому +2

    Thank you very much for this video. Wires were broken on my granddaughter’s car. I was able to find problem with the help of your video. Everything is working now.

  • @Dcthetruth85
    @Dcthetruth85 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks dude that test light made my life easier, I got a 01 Camry and I was getting power but I guess the lights were in reverse polarity, I never would have figured it out without buying a test light, u get a like an a sub.

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  2 роки тому +1

      Glad I could help brother! Thanks your support:) Let me know if you have any questions, cheers!

  • @dholmes333
    @dholmes333 3 роки тому +7

    Your info was very helpful. You helped me to find my broken license plate light wire. Thanks!

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  3 роки тому +1

      You're welcome Don! I am glad it helped you out)

  • @sbmasson
    @sbmasson 4 роки тому +16

    Thanks for a most informative video.......I always have trouble with electrical problems

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  4 роки тому +2

      Any time my dear friend! That's very common issue. So many vehicles, especially pick up trucks with licence plate lights out off order. Trying to help others with circuit troubleshooting.

    • @arniet1
      @arniet1 Рік тому

      @@PistonShack and me too. Very grateful for your great How To diagnose video. Thanks 👍

  • @Joshtheman99
    @Joshtheman99 3 роки тому +8

    Great breakdown. Much appreciated for the step by step troubleshooting! Thank you!!

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  3 роки тому +1

      My pleasure Joshua! Thanks for your feedback)

    • @DeejaySkemy
      @DeejaySkemy 3 роки тому +1

      @@PistonShack can you give me some advice,i have citroen c3 2003 and i have lights problem,position light on left side not work and plate lights ,right side work i chek fuses and bulbs everything is ok,only on fuse box ther is no fuse for that i dont know were to serch or maybe ground wier for that side ...thank you

  • @Seasniffer69
    @Seasniffer69 Рік тому +1

    Wow what a great video. The way you teach, you should be a teacher in today's world.

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your feedback! 😃 Happy Holidays!

  • @volleyballDave
    @volleyballDave 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video. I learned a lot and got my license plate lights to work.

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for your kind feedback, Dave!

  • @LTXwooshie
    @LTXwooshie Рік тому

    I have a ranger. Same problem. Just a tiny break in an old wire that wasn't easily visible. With some patience and basic tools I had everything fixed and updated under the bed. Thanks for this helpful video!

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  Рік тому +1

      That's awesome Christopher! I am glad this video helped you out. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers!

  • @timothytremblay2157
    @timothytremblay2157 Рік тому +1

    It is Not fun getting pulled over for this tag light problem, thanks for the information sir.✌😎

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  Рік тому

      You bet! Better get lights fixed) Let me know if you have any questions!

  • @cwbeall
    @cwbeall Рік тому +1

    Very good step by step explanation. I have the same issue on my number plate lights

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  Рік тому +1

      Glad it helped Struc_eng! Thanks for your kind feedback.

  • @traceykays433
    @traceykays433 3 роки тому +3

    Wow u did a great job to have to hold ur camera and do work at same time.

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback) Appreciated! I am glad it helped you out. What truck did you troubleshoot?

  • @albertroman9670
    @albertroman9670 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much I looked all over and I cannot find any help or any videosyour video really help me out a lot thank you so much

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  4 роки тому

      Glad I could help Albert! On what kind vehicle did you work on? Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @alexgonzalez7828
    @alexgonzalez7828 Рік тому +1

    Thanks now i have some inspection to do!

  • @vincentnucaso6776
    @vincentnucaso6776 4 місяці тому

    Thank you - saved me about $150 in dealer bullcrap

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  4 місяці тому

      That's awesome, Vincent! Thanks for your kind feedback!

  • @dansharp8042
    @dansharp8042 10 місяців тому +1

    Very well done !!!

  • @DMACHOLMAN
    @DMACHOLMAN Місяць тому

    That was helpful.
    Thank you.

  • @joeyxu5887
    @joeyxu5887 2 роки тому +2

    thank you that's really helpful video, great job.👍

  • @sheriarellano2249
    @sheriarellano2249 2 роки тому +1

    Very informative with steps, thank you

  • @f15tracking
    @f15tracking 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video.

  • @GodburgSPoe
    @GodburgSPoe Рік тому +1

    great video!

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  Рік тому

      Thanks! What was wrong with a lights?

  • @laniakearafalovich1668
    @laniakearafalovich1668 3 роки тому +1

    Good, simple video

  • @JoseFlores-vx2kt
    @JoseFlores-vx2kt 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video awesome job, thnx!

  • @Amy-ru6tk
    @Amy-ru6tk Місяць тому

    Can you show how to fix the wire? You just wrap it with tape then use open fire to remove the moisture?

  • @rafaello9418
    @rafaello9418 2 роки тому

    Nice ill use for motorcycle license plate light. All others work. No warning light either like all others. So somewhere thinks its getting giving power.

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  2 роки тому

      Hey Rafa! How is your repair, any luck?

  • @cassjacobson2003
    @cassjacobson2003 3 роки тому +1

    very helpful ! thank you

  • @thrasherjay2400
    @thrasherjay2400 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you sir very helpful video

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  3 роки тому

      Hey Jay! You are most welcome brotha! I am glad it helped you out.

  • @user-rb6iy2lq8p
    @user-rb6iy2lq8p 5 місяців тому

    I did that ony ford 15 and it made my gauges all stick to one side or the other

  • @cando35155
    @cando35155 Рік тому +1

    You da man!

  • @albertroman9670
    @albertroman9670 4 роки тому +2

    Yes I work on a 1996 Dodge ram 1500 thank you so much your video was exactly what I needed. I found the problem I fixed it thanks to your. I have question for you my son has a 2002 Toyota solarawe don't know what happened but now when he turns his right turn signal on radio and instrument panel flashes at the same pattern as the turn signal and all the lights signal brake hazards and backup all flash also what the right turn signal when he turns it on I hope you understand what I'm saying any ideas what it might be

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Albert! I am glad to know that)
      Oh okay, I see. That's probably, short or interrupted circuit at the switch side of the multi-control. Most likely worn multi-control switch feeds cluster and radio circuit when turn signal is on. Those turn signal switches go bad over time.
      Disconnect the stereo and see if problem gone. Means stereo has internal short or open.
      I would get 20$ replacement turn signal switch from the wrecker. It should solve the problem.
      Let me know how everything is going. Take care!

  • @akshaybhavekar2
    @akshaybhavekar2 3 роки тому +1

    Nice thanks 👍👍👍

  • @sungjuntak8712
    @sungjuntak8712 3 роки тому +2

    So that damaged wire feeds power to both sides of license plate light bulbs?

  • @danbolton3180
    @danbolton3180 2 роки тому +1

    Just bought a 1991 Ford f150 and noticed the license plate lights were out, so I crawled underneath to see what was wrong, and found someone just clipped the wires! Guess it was easier than changing the bulbs???

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  2 роки тому +1

      Right on! Visual inspection is first place to start any "tryagnostics"

    • @danbolton3180
      @danbolton3180 2 роки тому +1

      @@PistonShack just a minor issue to add to the other middling issues. I really can't complain too much since the truck was only $850, not rusted, nor dented, and runs. The previous owner just let maintenance slide instead of investing in the smallest things.

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  2 роки тому +1

      @@danbolton3180 That's great deal Dan! Right on. Every vehicle will have some minor issues here and there - even new ones!

  • @mr.e6175
    @mr.e6175 3 роки тому +2

    What happens if you short the wires while checking for power

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  3 роки тому +2

      Hi Mr. E. If you short wires exterior lights fuse will blow up most likely.

  • @brucecook502
    @brucecook502 2 роки тому +1

    What was that torch looking thing that you used on the wire to fix it? I thought you were going to cut splice and maybe even solder and insulate that wire but I have no clue what that torch looking thing you use is or what it did to fix the problem.

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  2 роки тому +1

      That butane torch can be used for soldering wires together and melting crimp heat shrink connectors to seal the connection.

    • @brucecook502
      @brucecook502 2 роки тому

      @@PistonShack oh, so you did have solder on those wires and did use heat shrink?

    • @Seasniffer69
      @Seasniffer69 Рік тому +1

      @@brucecook502 I'm really late but it was just a butt connector you heat shrink down around the new connection. It's all 1 piece

    • @brucecook502
      @brucecook502 Рік тому

      @@Seasniffer69 it's all good, my problem turned out to be very simple. My car was missing a few fuses including the one responsible for the tag lights LOL

  • @qwerty_bee765
    @qwerty_bee765 Рік тому

    Hi, I am abit confused. When you put the multimeter on the right hand side ground wire it beeped and then on the left side it did not beep and you said that's good. Shouldn't the both be the same?

  • @FoxysFriends
    @FoxysFriends 2 роки тому +1

    I have brake lights but no tail or license plate lights 2013 sentra,new bulbs and changed switch/control nob same problem..Any ideas..I have 3 fuse boxes but no tail fuse or burnt fuse

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Mike! I would check power at the fuse first then test for control side of the relay from the switch but first do visual inspection for any lose wires, corroded grounds and broken wires.

    • @FoxysFriends
      @FoxysFriends 2 роки тому

      @@PistonShack thank you for responding. I think there is a short...F6 is blowing. When I test it I get power to 1 side of fuse...the wire that feeds the right tail light harness is covered with a roll of ductape..this isn't gonna be fun

    • @FoxysFriends
      @FoxysFriends 2 роки тому

      @@PistonShack so you mean also test from the wire that clips into the headlight switch on the turn signal? I unclipped the tail light harness, turned the lights on and stuck my tester in all the clip ports with the hadlights on. Only lit in 1 port...if I hit the breaks or turn signal maybe it would light on the other ports? I figure the short might be before that harness becausethe licenseplatelights are dead too..wish I had a wiring diagram and I wish I knew what I was doing

  • @terryglenweaver
    @terryglenweaver 2 роки тому

    BUT due to contractor material theft I need to read license plate lights at night, I need to read license plates while the lights are on in the dark any help?

  • @smokymartinez1000
    @smokymartinez1000 3 роки тому +1

    wats that part called the one u burning

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  3 роки тому

      Hey brotha! Are you talking about heat shrink crimp connector?

  • @sandeepgc9668
    @sandeepgc9668 2 роки тому +1

    Bro,i tried to change the bulb with the led and it got shut afterwards,i guess..and now there's now power on it ..any ideas on it to fix the shut system??

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  2 роки тому

      Hey brother! Check head lights/taillights fuse seems like it burned out for some reasons.

  • @timothytremblay7763
    @timothytremblay7763 Рік тому

    I got it fixed - it was a burnt bulb😄NOw I would like to know where I can find the plugs to put the rat fur back on. I always lose the dang things when I take them out.🤥

  • @Tonygarry78
    @Tonygarry78 Рік тому +1

    What is the name of the tool used that lights up?

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  Рік тому +2

      I think they called: automotive test light.

    • @Tonygarry78
      @Tonygarry78 Рік тому

      @@PistonShack savvy. Thank you..$3 at harbor freight. Perfect! Stupid license plate light.

  • @Pauldrewmusicman
    @Pauldrewmusicman 3 роки тому +1

    Also available in blue

  • @mangreat71
    @mangreat71 3 роки тому +1

    Which fuse is the license plate light ??

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  3 роки тому

      What vehicle do you have?

    • @mangreat71
      @mangreat71 3 роки тому

      @@PistonShack 2005 GMC Sierra pickup 1500

  • @steven3517
    @steven3517 2 роки тому

    My wires are not easy to find,somehow i think this video may help me soon.

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Steven! How is your repair?

    • @steven3517
      @steven3517 2 роки тому

      @@PistonShack I haven't done it yet,I was waiting on parts then got the wrong lights. Waited again,now I have my parts.I did end up finding my missing wires but no power like yours had,I will be checking the fuses like you did later today and go from there.Maybe Ill get lucky?,but with my luck probably not. I'll let you know how many of the steps you took,I have to follow.. Thank you again,will let you know!.

  • @kowalski363
    @kowalski363 3 роки тому

    Great video

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  3 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Thanks Mike) Cheers!

  • @petemc808
    @petemc808 2 роки тому

    Thanks. Interesting troubleshoot. My numberplate lights are staying on permanently even when the vehicle and headlights are turned off. Any ideas?

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Peter! It means you have constant power feed to the plate light when you switch is off. Unplug the switch to see if plate light will turn off. Do you have other light on when light switch is off.

  • @nicolassanchez4786
    @nicolassanchez4786 2 роки тому

    Do i need both of those electrical tools or can I get away with just buying one?

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  2 роки тому

      Hi Nicolas! You just need a simple test light to get necessary tests done.

  • @EmilyTienne
    @EmilyTienne Рік тому +1

    Needle in a haystack.

  • @smokymartinez1000
    @smokymartinez1000 3 роки тому +1

    i can see it green

  • @tzahui
    @tzahui 4 роки тому

    I installed led light on the back and the panel says check license plate lights. But they work fine

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  4 роки тому

      Hi Saul. Does it set message if you put regular bulbs? If lights work fine I won't worry about it.

    • @tzahui
      @tzahui 4 роки тому

      PistonShack when the regular bulbs are on there is no message on the dashboard. But when I installed the leds it appeared that message. How do I tell the computer that I’m using leds? Thanks bro

  • @sublesszero
    @sublesszero 4 роки тому +1

    How in the fuck did u pull that connector apart i cant get mine apart

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  4 роки тому +1

      First, try to spray WD-40 or some penetrating oil on that connector. Tap it with a screwdriver in a way you play drums. Pray lock clip on the connector then it should come apart. Let me know how everything is going? Thanks for watching and subscribing. Cheers!

    • @user-rb6iy2lq8p
      @user-rb6iy2lq8p 5 місяців тому

      Got use small flat head screwdriver and go to work one side a little other side a little

    • @user-rb6iy2lq8p
      @user-rb6iy2lq8p 5 місяців тому

      Make sure you lift up on that tab while doing one side a little and other a little

  • @zacklopez2105
    @zacklopez2105 Рік тому

    If you have too installl your own license plate lights ,your license plate light comes with a red and black wire what color wires with tail lights do you plug them with to turn off and on with tail lights?

    • @PistonShack
      @PistonShack  Рік тому +1

      Hey Zack. Black wire connects to vehicle ground then find which wire feeds power to tail light socket is your power wire.

    • @zacklopez2105
      @zacklopez2105 Рік тому

      @@PistonShack thanks brother