Slow78z Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Anybody have a tail light socket for a 1978 280Z. I need one super quick. Please let me know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeZ Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Try O'Reilly's like: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Pigtails+%26+Sockets+-+2+Wire/N1586/C0243.oap?keyword=lamp+socket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow78z Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 I tried 3 different parts stores. I even made Oreily's break out the book and they didn't have or were able to order one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 What is that part you need, exactly (pic would help) I may have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow78z Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 It has 3 wires going to it and holds a dual element bulb. The problem with mine is one of the contacts in the bottom of the plug has sunk down below the surface of the socket and won't make contact with the bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow78z Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Crisis overted my friends! Upon closer inspection I realized that heat was the cause of the contact sinking below the surface of the socket. The part that holds the contact is plastic so I fought fire with fire. I used a soldering iron with a dab of solder on the end and touched it to the contact. It then melted the plastic enough to move the contact back to its original position. I win!! Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedsn Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I have the 3 bulb rear light harness if you still need one for $10 + shipping. Email me at zedsn@hotmail.com if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow78z Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 I have the 3 bulb rear light harness if you still need one for $10 + shipping. Email me at zedsn@hotmail.com if interested.Thanks my friend but I'm ok now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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