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[Toledodude1973]

I keep getting tail light fail come up every now and then . I have replaced bulb but problem seems to come back and when the unit is moved slightly the bulb lights up. There doesn't seem to be any loose connections so could it be a problem with the actual circuit board all the bulb plug into?

[dbug]

Could be related to bulb manufacturer - Omegas seem a bit finicky as to makes of bulb fitted - genuine GM or Ring bulbs seem ok - Halfords (for example) bulbs can cause issues

[Toledodude1973]

These were same of bulbs i used so could be the answer thanks

[Toledodude1973]

still playing up with new ring bulb does the light holding unit just unplug for replacement?

[Andy B]

..... does the light holding unit just unplug for replacement?

yes 

[Toledodude1973]

that simple Andy, looks like thats the way to go,thankyou

[Andy B]

that simple Andy, looks like thats the way to go,thankyou

Clean up the contacts on the plug & the bulb holder first before you bin the old one. 

[Toledodude1973]

will do thanks for advice

[TheBoy]

Could be related to bulb manufacturer - Omegas seem a bit finicky as to makes of bulb fitted - genuine GM or Ring bulbs seem ok - Halfords (for example) bulbs can cause issues

Not sure if Hellfrauds have changed bulb supplier, but I've found they are much better than they used to be a few years back. Generally, for convenience, that's all I use now for general purpose bulbs.

[TheBoy]

that simple Andy, looks like thats the way to go,thankyou

Clean up the contacts on the plug & the bulb holder first before you bin the old one. 

Often a corrosion on the plug on Omegas

[Toledodude1973]

Thanks TB i have cleaned up plug seems to be ok at moment, i'll let it run for a bit before changing unit should it fail again