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07-01-2014, 06:59 AM
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Pulled a wire out of instrument panel socket... how the heck do they stay in?
alright I was replacing the bulbs in my instrument cluster, and as i was pulling out a socket, the wire pulled out, and the wiring is original and a bit stiff. but looking at the socket, how do they stay "in" there's no snap or anything for the wire to hold against the bulb to keep it lit and not have it fall right back out haha. I hate electrical stuff. this is on a 1955 chevy truck
will the 1955-56 chevy passenger car bulb sockets work on the 1955 2nd series trucks as well? |
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07-01-2014, 11:02 AM
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Re: Pulled a wire out of instrument panel socket... how the heck do they stay in?
I rebuilt all my original sockets with part from here -
http://www.repairconnector.com/produ...Connector.html |
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07-02-2014, 09:12 AM
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Re: Pulled a wire out of instrument panel socket... how the heck do they stay in?
There is a little tab crimped on to the end of the wire that makes contact with the bulb. If if pulls off, you can replace it with a blob of solder.
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07-02-2014, 11:12 AM
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Re: Pulled a wire out of instrument panel socket... how the heck do they stay in?
I got mine at NAPA
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07-02-2014, 01:35 PM
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Re: Pulled a wire out of instrument panel socket... how the heck do they stay in?
good info orrieg with part number
i was going to suggest the solder blob too 
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07-02-2014, 03:34 PM
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07-03-2014, 10:45 AM
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Re: Pulled a wire out of instrument panel socket... how the heck do they stay in?
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07-03-2014, 01:13 PM
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Re: Pulled a wire out of instrument panel socket... how the heck do they stay in?
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