Replacing taillight bulb sockets.

Old Aug 10, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Replacing taillight bulb sockets.

Anyone know how? I have three that are worn out. And Advanced has the replacements for 3.99 each.
Old Aug 10, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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What car? If you're talking about a '72 Supreme you can take the housings out and do it on a bench, it's easier. If not, you have to grind off the factory socket lip to release it from the housing. Then you can push in a new socket...however, the push in sockets are usually flimsy. It might be better to rebuild the factory sockets with new springs and wires.

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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Yeah I have the 72 cutlass supreme sedan. So grinding them out is the only way I take it?
Old Aug 10, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Grinding or if you can get a drill big enough you can drill it out, but that's pretty much grinding it with a drill bit lol!
Old Aug 10, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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lol ok thanks alot man. I would have never figured it out. I'm almost ready to get it inspected. Its my daily driver
Old Aug 10, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Here's a link to the pigtail connectors if you want to splice in new ones. http://www.repairconnector.com/produ...t-Pigtail.html
Old Aug 10, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Here's a link to the pigtail connectors if you want to splice in new ones. http://www.repairconnector.com/produ...t-Pigtail.html
Sweet thanks!
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