Pontiac Grand Prix Tail Lights

Common Problems Your Pontiac Grand Prix Tail Light Assemblies Tend to Experience

Your Pontiac Grand Prix tail light assemblies are built to endure the toughest driving conditions. But like all things, these components still succumb to the everyday wear and tear and cause different problems like malfunctioning tail lights or water-filled assemblies. If you see that your tail lights aren't functioning well and aren't in top condition anymore, give them a quick check-up and see whether they need to undergo some troubleshooting. Here are some common tail light assembly problems you will encounter as your Grand Prix continues to drive thousands of miles.

Unlit tail lights

If you're experiencing malfunctioning tail lights, don't worry. This is perhaps the most usual problem any tail light assembly has. A burned-out bulb is usually the culprit for an unlit tail light, but this is the case if only a single assembly stops beaming bright red. Should this be the scenario, removal of the bulb is needed to have one of its filaments checked for any signs of breakage, which calls for a replacement. However, if multiple tail lights stop working, the fuse should be inspected. And if for some unfortunate reason that the fuse isn't causing the light malfunction, pass the blame to the damaged or loose wiring near the tail light assemblies and under the car.

Rain water or condensation

Rain water inside tail light assemblies is normal especially if you live in a humid area that experiences frequent heavy rains. Condensation, however, shouldn't be left unfixed as trapped water can cause the sockets and wires to get faulty. Should you experience this on your Pontiac Grand Prix, remove and dry the assemblies, and then use a silicon sealant or glue to cover up any open areas where water can enter. Make sure to completely reseal the lens to the tail light assembly and secure the sockets from any possible moisture. This troubleshooting should keep your tail light assembly dry inside.

Cracked lenses

A slight mistake in maneuvering while parking can cost you a cracked tail light assembly. Huge cracks normally require replacement, but small-sized chips can still be salvaged using a tail light repair kit that can be purchased from any car store. With this kit, you can create a mixture that needs to be applied on the damaged area and make your assembly look just fine.

• Rear-end collisions can cause the tail lights to fail but the damage can sometimes be resolved just by repairing it or replacing its subcomponents like the headlight bulb. 
• Damage can be repairable or irreparable, which is where you may want to consider replacing the assembly.
• Replace your tail light if the assembly is moving on its mount or if there’s a long-overdue crack on the lens.
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  The tail light assemblies on your Pontiac Grand Prix keep you safe while driving at night. But time will come that these bright red beams won't be as vibrant as they are before. Worse, they will cease to stop lighting. To ensure that your tail light assemblies continue functioning well while maintaining its top form, follow these simple tips:

  • Keep the lenses clear
  • Although oxidation cannot be spotted easily on the tail lights unlike on the headlights, you should regularly inspect your assemblies for any signs of this. After all, heavily oxidized tail lights make the red beam seem darker and harder to be seen at night by the driver of the vehicle behind you. To keep your lenses clear, you should apply plastic lens cleaner on them on a regular basis. But if your car already suffers from heavy oxidation, you must sand the tail lights using water-soaked 1200- and 1500-grit sandpapers in a left to right motion and apply lens cleaner and plastic UV protectant using a non-abrasive towel.
  • Keep the wires clean

  • All of the Pontiac Grand Prix tail light bulbs failed at once. What can be the reason for this?

    It can be caused by (1) burned-out bulbs, (2) blown fuse, or (3) loose or corroded wiring. Check the bulbs for broken filaments; if they have all burned out, replace the bulbs. If the bulbs are in good condition, locate the fuse box in the Pontiac Grand Prix in order to access the tail light fuse. Check if the thin metal strip inside the fuse is broken; if it is, then it's the fuse that caused the tail light bulbs to fail. To restore the functions of these lights, replace the damaged fuse. If the fuse isn't blown, check the wiring and the connections for corrosion and other signs of damage.

     

    One of the Pontiac Grand Prix tail light bulbs suddenly stopped working while on a road trip. Will the driver be pulled over and ticketed by the cops?

    Yes, the driver can be pulled over and issued a 'fix-it' ticket, which contains the amount of time given for the driver to fix the damaged light. For the ticket to be cleared, the driver is required to report to the police station once the light is fixed and to pay a processing fee of about $10 to $15. A much larger fine will be required to those who fail to fix the light within the length of time set by the cops. It's safer and easier to just replace the tail light bulb as soon as possible.

     

    What are the tools needed in replacing a Pontiac Grand Prix tail light bulb?

    What are the tools needed in replacing a Pontiac Grand Prix tail light bulb?