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Old May 29, 2018 | 09:26 PM
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I have had my Mustang for about a month. The inner of the left three tail lights keeps going out. I go to replace the bulb only to realize that the bulb is simply not staying in place. I need to replace the socket (it is the black one). Advance can only order a gray one. Is the black socket different from the two gray ones? If so, where can I order the black socket.

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Old May 30, 2018 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Deebyrd
I have had my Mustang for about a month. The inner of the left three tail lights keeps going out. I go to replace the bulb only to realize that the bulb is simply not staying in place. I need to replace the socket (it is the black one). Advance can only order a gray one. Is the black socket different from the two gray ones? If so, where can I order the black socket.

Thanks in advance.
I have seen this issue on many Mustangs. To be honest, I think the best way to fix it, is order sequential taillights from Web Electric. They are guaranteed for life. I have them on mine and love 'em.
Old May 30, 2018 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 07 Stang
I have seen this issue on many Mustangs. To be honest, I think the best way to fix it, is order sequential taillights from Web Electric. They are guaranteed for life. I have them on mine and love 'em.
Mine are sequential already. Was this not stock in ‘06?
Old May 30, 2018 | 10:21 AM
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No, not stock on '05 - to I believe '09. I would try to find out where they came from. I know some bought from American Muscle too.
Old May 30, 2018 | 10:36 AM
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No, not stock on '05 - to I believe '09. I would try to find out where they came from. I know some bought from American Muscle too.
Thanks for the info. That would explain why I have had trouble finding a replacement socket. I’ll look into it when I get home.
Old May 30, 2018 | 02:57 PM
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If the bulbs do not stay in, PUSH the contacts together:


I do this when bulbs fail, or are loose, works like a charm. Also do it when putting LEDs in the smaller
sockets and they're loose and won't light because of it.
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