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1965 I6 Taillamp bulb socket...

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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 01:45 AM
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My electricals were a mess, and I thought I was going to need a new light switch or there was some major problems with the wiring. A classic car place wanted $400.00 just to diagnose and hopefully repair.

Everytime I hit the brake pedal, the instrument light would go on. The brake lights would only work when the headlights were off. And the blinkers would only work when the headlights were off as well.

Well the light bulb in the right taillamp kept burning out, so when I was replacing it today I saw it wasn't making a good connection. I looking inside the bulb socket and it looked kinda mangled. I tried to straighten it out and it is working now, but the socket needs to be replaced.

Where can I buy a light socket for the taillamp, or do I need to replace the entire taillamp housing?
Old Feb 23, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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I think you're going to have to buy the housing.
Old Feb 23, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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I agree. There are early and late housings, depending on how the wiring connect to the housing.
Old Feb 23, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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I just finished replacing both my taillights and backup lights. I replaced everything with new parts from CJPONYPARTS and they currently have 15% off there products till the 28th.
Old Feb 24, 2011 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by wonso79
I just finished replacing both my taillights and backup lights. I replaced everything with new parts from CJPONYPARTS and they currently have 15% off there products till the 28th.
Thanks guys.
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