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Tail Light Socket

Critical For Operation

Lighting

Holds the tail light bulb in place and connects it to the vehicle’s electrical system.

The tail light socket holds the tail light bulb securely in place and connects it to the vehicle’s wiring, ensuring that the bulb is properly powered and the tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals function as needed.

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Typical part cost
$10–$40🔒
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Typical labor cost
$50–$100🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
2/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

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

Tail lights not working
Flickering tail lights
Electrical short

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Tail Light Socket(s)

No standard interval on file

Clean Tail Light Socket(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Tail Light Socket(s)

No standard interval on file