W11048980 Replaced but Still Dark: Recheck the Lighting System
A dark replacement module does not automatically mean that two LED assemblies have failed. If W11048980 has been replaced without restoring light, compare the original diagnosis, supplied part and installation before buying another module.
Preserve before-and-after behavior
Record whether the same light locations remain dark or the pattern changed. Note door position, timing and whether the appliance's other normal door-related functions behave as expected. These observations should be made with the refrigerator assembled, without exposing powered contacts.
Keep the original module label and the received package. Do not alter the new module or repeatedly connect and disconnect it while power is on.
Check the replacement decision
Confirm the full model and revision against its parts diagram. Review any W11048980-to-W11470191 service history in the correct direction. Have the installer compare the connector, housing and model-specific fitting instructions with power disconnected.
An appropriate part and secure installation still do not establish that the light is receiving the required conditions. Door-status, wiring and supply/control issues may need evaluation under the exact model's service procedure.
Prepare a useful support case
Send the complete model, both part labels, affected-light map and concise results before and after replacement. Ask which evidence isolates the fault to the module rather than another part of the lighting system.
Do not bypass a door switch or probe energized wiring to obtain an answer. Qualified diagnosis should precede another parts swap. Judge the repair by stable, normal lighting behavior after reassembly rather than by an isolated flash during installation.
Product reference
Compare the W11048980 listing and product photographs with the complete appliance model before ordering. A symptom or similar appearance alone does not establish compatibility.
Related reading
- W11048980 vs W11470191: Understand the LED Supersession
- W11048980 Is an LED Module: Plan Beyond a Bulb Change
References and application limits
Catalog relationships and general operating guidance were checked on October 28, 2026. The linked manufacturer guidance applies to the platforms it describes; use your complete model’s manual and parts diagram for the repair. Reference listings for genuine parts do not establish the manufacturer or certification of this store’s replacement.