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Exterior Lighting Diagnosis

We test the light that isn't working and tell you exactly why — bulb, socket, fuse, wiring, or module — before you pay for any repair.

Difficulty: easy~0.7–1 hrsAbout an hour
Estimated total
$85–175
Parts$0
Labor$85–175
Labor time0.7–1 hrs

Diagnostic pricing covers testing and identification of the problem. Repair parts and labor are quoted separately.

Repair costs are not included unless separately selected.

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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

A technician tests the affected light circuit end to end: the bulb itself, the socket, the fuse, the switch, and the wiring feeding it. Many 'dead light' problems are not the bulb, and guessing gets expensive. This visit identifies the exact cause so you only pay to fix what is actually broken.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • A headlight, brake light, or signal stopped working
  • A light flickers or works only sometimes
  • New bulbs keep burning out in the same spot
  • Bulb-out warning on the dash
  • Failed NY inspection for a lighting issue
Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
Related

Often done together.

Brake Light Bulb Replacement
$30–120
Headlight Bulb Replacement
$35–190
Headlight Wiring/Socket Repair
$65–470