Rear bulb Socket replacement?

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xjware
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Rear bulb Socket replacement?

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I have a broken tab on my rear turn signal socket. Anyone ever fixed or replaced one of these or know where to get a replacement without buying a whole new light set.

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Thanks!

Troy
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daved
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Re: Rear bulb Socket replacement?

Post by daved »

Did buy a universal replacement socket for my back up light at Advance Auto several years ago. You remove the existing socket & the replacement has small metal tabs that you bend back to hold it in place.
DieselSpider
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Re: Rear bulb Socket replacement?

Post by DieselSpider »

You can even get them from WallyWorld:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/JT-T-Products ... t/23756187
njoconnor
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Re: Rear bulb Socket replacement?

Post by njoconnor »

If you can source another light fixture locally, try this:

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=27626

My issue was corrosion in a part of the old socket I could not reach. Helps to have an assistant with small hands...and a jeweler's pliers!

Neil
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xjware
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Re: Rear bulb Socket replacement?

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Awesome, thanks guys!
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vandor
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Re: Rear bulb Socket replacement?

Post by vandor »

If you want to replace it with an original type bulb holder then surf eBay for a NOS taillight from an oddball Fiat, like a 128 or 131. These usually sell cheap and make great donors for bulb sockets.
Csaba
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Re: Rear bulb Socket replacement?

Post by racydave »

Troy, it might be that there is a similar one in my parts Lancia????
xjware
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Re: Rear bulb Socket replacement?

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I was just thinking that earlier Dave!
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Re: Rear bulb Socket replacement?

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I found a cheap replacement on ebay and swapped out the sockets! Work great now!
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