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License Plate Light Socket

Lighting

Holds the license plate light bulb and connects it to the vehicle’s wiring system.

The license plate light socket secures the bulb in place and connects it to the vehicle’s electrical system, ensuring the license plate light remains illuminated during nighttime driving.

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Typical part cost
$10–$30🔒
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Typical labor cost
$50–$100🔒
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Typically lasts
80,000–150,000 mi
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Or about
5.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
2/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the License Plate Light Socket is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

License plate light not working
License plate light flickering
Poor visibility

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace License Plate Light Socket(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect License Plate Light Socket(s)

No standard interval on file