Why are my solar lights not working at night?

Your solar lights aren’t working at night probably due to depleted batteries, insufficient daily sunlight exposure, or the light sensor being affected by nearby artificial light sources. Where Is the Sensor on Solar Lights? The sensor on solar lights is located on the solar panel or near the LED lights, designed to detect ambient light levels.

What if solar panel is not getting sun light?

If solar panel not getting the required sun light than the LED won’t work or can’t produce the brightest light as you would have expected. Make sure you place your light at a location where it gets direct sun light.

How do you fix a solar light not working?

To fix solar lights not working, check and remove the battery pull tab, replace or deep charge the batteries, repair any damaged wiring, clean the solar panels, and ensure they’re positioned in direct sunlight. How Do You Reset a Solar Light?

Are solar lights faulty?

Solution: The solar light may be faulty. Buying new solar lights may be the answer. When some outdoor solar lights are left outside in the sun for years, they will degrade and need to be replaced. Solar Light Parts Illustration

What keeps new solar lights from working?

Another oversight that keeps new solar lights from working is loose internal wiring or disconnected circuitry inside the light housing. Carefully inspect connection points between the solar panel, battery, controller, and LED lights. Check for pinched wires or any gaps/corrosion at solder joints and wire terminals.

How do solar lights work?

Faulty Light Sensor Solar lights are equipped with a light sensor, often a photoresistor, that detects the level of ambient light. This sensor acts like a switch, turning your solar lights on when it gets dark and off when it’s light. During the day, the sensor keeps the solar lights off while the solar panel charges the battery.