B3883

License Plate Lamp Circuit

Severity

✅ Low

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$6–33 (est.)

Symptoms

No license plate light
Error message on the dashboard
Backlight does not work

Causes

Burnt out lamp
Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Relay fault
Damage to the body control module (BCM)
Poor contact in connectors

How to Fix

Check the license plate lamp
Inspect the wiring harness for damage
Check the fuse and relay associated with the license plate light
Inspect ayan connectors and clampsarkanconnectors
If necessary, replace the lamp or check the operation of the BCM

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