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License Tag Light repair

One of the 2 lights was not working.  Removed it and could not find a replacement anywhere even on the internet, but I didn't try Foretravel as their shipping is usually about $15-18 for a part.  I could see a bulb inside, but it seemed to be an unrepairable item; 2 pieces of plastic glued together.  Nothing to loose, so I used a utility knife to gently separate the 2 parts at the glue line.  A lot of careful work with the knife and a hammer to split the parts.  One of the 2 wires broken at the bulb.  Wires were spot welded to the contacts inside.  Had a similar bulb with side contact wires that I could straighten and solder to the contacts.  While the solder was molten, flattened it with a small nail head so the parts would fit together again.  After testing, reglued the 2 parts.  If that had not worked, my plan was to use LED waterproof strip for the tag light.  Forgot to take pictures of the process.
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

Re: License Tag Light repair

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Great job Jerry.

For future reference they sell the OEM lights at NAPA.

I think they're big-truck stairwell lights, and I have the part number if anyone is interested.

Re: License Tag Light repair

Reply #2 –
Yes I am.  Please post the number as one of mine is out.  Thanks Tman
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P

Re: License Tag Light repair

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Here is our LED license plate lamps
3 LED Mini Auxiliary/Utility Light - White LED/Clear Lens United Pacific

United Pacific 39772 white LEDs
3 LED mini clearance/marker light, auxiliary/utility light

Just pushes into hole in fiberglass.  We have two of them and put them in after we painted.  Works very well and we recommend them as they are an easy install and after 5 years they continue to shine brightly.