Changing the Bulb in the Wesbar Tail Light Capsule

Updated 06/28/2024 | Published 06/23/2009

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Question:

how do you change a the tail light bulb in the sealed case,or do you have to buy the whole thing?

asked by: Chris M

Expert Reply:

The older generations of the Wesbar submersible low-profile lights came with sealed light bulb capsules that are not replaceable. If your capsule is sealed, then your best option is to replace the lights with new lights like part # 403026 and # 403076. The new lights come with capsules that allow you to replace the bulbs. The bulbs used in these lights are # A1157B and # 193.

expert reply by: Robert G

Tony F.

11/14/2021

I will never buy Wesbar lights again!! Tail light went goes out on new lights and wesbar does not sell replacement bulb for these lights. Never Wesbar again!

Les D.

11/19/2021

@TonyF the fully sealed (older style) Wesbar lights do not have a replaceable lamp making them more desirable in activities that require the them to be submersible, like on boat trailers. If your fixture is sealed, then your best option is to replace the lights with new LED lamps like part # TLL160RK. LED lamps use a fraction of the power that incandescent lamps do, they last up to 50 times longer and they're brighter.

Tony F.

12/15/2021

@LesD No kidding Sherlock! I did buy new lights to replace the POS Wesbar lights that fail after a few weeks but you can bet your last dollar that I did not buy nor will I ever buy Wesbar again. The stupidity of your reply should insure others that you people have no clue as to customer service or your own products. NEVER AGAIN!

Les D.

12/15/2021

You are right. I don't know why I would recommend a brand of lights that our customer just said he would never buy again. My apoligies. For a non-submersible light with replaceable incandecent bulb, a good choice would be the Optronices # RVSTB60 (passenger side) and # RVSTB61 for driver's side.

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Mr. S.

4/18/2024

Can I purchase a sealed capsule light for my boat tail light? Wesbar 102640. Give me a link with description and picture of the light please.

Kevin C.

5/14/2024

@MrS The Wesbar 102640 is unfortunately discontinued so the next closest option is going to be the LED Combination Trailer Tail Lights # TLL16RK. These measure 8-1/16" long x 2-7/8" tall x 2-13/16" deep and come with LED's instead of incandescent bulbs for less power draw and a brighter light.

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