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Topic: is there a way to fix a parking lamp?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-08-2006 03:53 PM
 
On my 65 the driver side parking lamp socket is not flashing. One of the brass connectors that make contact with the bulb for the turn flasher Broke off. How can I take it apart to fix it?------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-08-2006 06:35 PM
Can you uncrimp the socket from the housing? If you don't mind it not being 100% original you could get a universal light socket at a good auto parts store and fix it that way.------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-08-2006 07:05 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
If you don't mind it not being 100% original
Now thats FUNNY  Thanks for the advice 
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-08-2006 08:15 PM
Also, a new housing from NPD is $19.95 for part number 13207-1A if you want just a quick R&R and avoid the hassle.------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-08-2006 08:18 PM
Steve, I know it seems cheap on my part. But I can't just replace the one side. I'd have to get new gaskets, and lense too thats about $60 for the package.  ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-08-2006 08:21 PM
It's never just one thing, is it? Then it looks like a replacement socket is your solution. ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-08-2006 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
It's never just one thing, is it? Then it looks like a replacement socket is your solution.
For now at least
I do want to get the clear lense instead of the amber I think they look good.
So one day I'll have to get all new parts. ------------------
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 06-08-2006 10:18 PM
Maybe you could post a question and see if one of our M&M'ers has a spare one they would be willing to ship out?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-09-2006 01:07 AM
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Originally posted by Scott H:
Maybe you could post a question and see if one of our M&M'ers has a spare one they would be willing to ship out?
Great idea thanks So does any one have a spare drivers side parking lamp thats in nice shape? ------------------
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 06-09-2006 11:17 AM
Like Steve said, you could get a universal or even a scrap one from somewhere and remove the bottom contact plate and wires and move them over to your housing. It's just a plate with two contacts with a spring underneath it. I had to do the same thing on my old backup lights. Time consuming but not difficult.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-09-2006 07:35 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 69 Sportsroof:
Like Steve said, you could get a universal or even a scrap one from somewhere and remove the bottom contact plate and wires and move them over to your housing. It's just a plate with two contacts with a spring underneath it. I had to do the same thing on my old backup lights. Time consuming but not difficult.
Thanks, I was going to try and fix it first. I hate tossing any part that can be fixed and used again.
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