Tail lights are located at the rear of your vehicle to alert other drivers of your presence on the road. They also allow other vehicles to notice you in extreme weather conditions such as during rain or snow.
Tail lights are indisputably required for your safety on the road as they also notify other drivers coming from behind of your distance and help them gauge the size and shape of your car.
The
failure of your Audi tail lights can be catastrophic, as it can cause collisions, putting you and other road users at risk. This is why it’s important to
replace and repair failed tail lights once detected.
Causes of Failed Tail Light in Your Audi
The tail light in your car can fail due to several reasons and they include:
Battery Problems
Not just your tail light, but all
electrical components will fail to work if they aren’t getting power from an electrical source, namely, your car battery. If the battery does not hold enough charge to power the electrical components, your tail light will fail to work. Most times, battery failure may be caused by a defective battery due to wear or a failing
alternator.
Blown Out Light Bulb
The most common cause of failed tail lights is the blub. When the bulb gets burnt out, it will fail to illuminate, causing the tail light to fail. This is usually a quick and inexpensive fix as the technician will swap out the bulb with a new one.
However, you want to be sure that your technician examines the cause to ensure that it didn’t result from an electrical malfunction. If an electrical malfunction was the cause of the problem and it was not rectified, it is only a matter of time before the new bulb gets blown.
Faulty Fuse
When a tail light fails, the fuse is one of the essential things to check. The fuse breaks the circuit if there is a surge of current that can potentially damage electrical components. This is done to protect the electrical components from damage. When there is a problem with the tail light fuse, it affects the functionality of the tail light.
Damaged Wiring
Your
Audi tail lights may stop working when there is a broken wiring connection. The broken connection may be a result of old or damaged wiring. However, fixing broken wiring connections is a complex procedure that needs a
mechanic to inspect the
wiring diagram and inspect the wires visually.
Faulty Sockets
When moisture finds its way into your tail light, the sockets are exposed to it. This can cause corrosion and consequently results in the failure of the sockets.
Failure of the Control Switch
The switch controls your vehicle’s tail lights,
parking lights, and
headlights. When the control switch fails, you may have issues switching on these lights. You will need to
visit a professional mechanic to help you fix the problem.
Detecting a failed tail light is pretty easy, as you can turn on your headlights, leave your car in park, and walk around to check out the tail lights to see if they are functional. (Note that these are different then your brake lights.) If one or both of the lights are not working, you should contact your mechanic to help you examine the problem, as it could be due to one of the reasons discussed above.
Ultimate European Repair: Your #1 European Auto Repair Specialist
While a failed tail light may not hamper the overall performance of your vehicle, driving without it can put you and other road users at risk. Hence, whenever you notice that your tail light is faulty, you should consult a
professional mechanic to rectify the issue.
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