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Toasted Headlight Socket
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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1249027" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>I'm pretty sure that the problem was with the cheap bulb and/or some corrosion in the socket. In any case, the socket is cooked and needs replacement. The bulb filament is still intact but the solder joints to the tabs are melted. I think the fuses are still OK. High resistance connection and overheat; not a short (I think).</p><p></p><p>The only socket I can find at a local parts place is one with three leads designed to be spliced onto the existing wiring. These are only 18 gauge and the socket looks to be constructed cheaply - what do you expect for $2.50? I would prefer to find a socket where I could crimp the cleaned up wires directly to the socket clips. Failing that, I would prefer to have 16 gauge or better wire. Not the cost, but the time to order and receive something better would mess up some plans.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1249027, member: 19880"] I'm pretty sure that the problem was with the cheap bulb and/or some corrosion in the socket. In any case, the socket is cooked and needs replacement. The bulb filament is still intact but the solder joints to the tabs are melted. I think the fuses are still OK. High resistance connection and overheat; not a short (I think). The only socket I can find at a local parts place is one with three leads designed to be spliced onto the existing wiring. These are only 18 gauge and the socket looks to be constructed cheaply - what do you expect for $2.50? I would prefer to find a socket where I could crimp the cleaned up wires directly to the socket clips. Failing that, I would prefer to have 16 gauge or better wire. Not the cost, but the time to order and receive something better would mess up some plans. [/QUOTE]
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