TomoHawk Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 The left side socket for the brake lamp is kaput, or just doesn't work right. I would like to replace it, so is there an equivalent from a later model car? If I can't get one that locks in like the original, I would just glue it on until I do the GTO conversion. Which will probably be in the fall or next spring, so I need both brake lights working. thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 16, 2003 Share Posted June 16, 2003 DELETE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobala Posted June 16, 2003 Share Posted June 16, 2003 It will probably be too late by the time you see this... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2419110005&category=34207 2 1/2 hours left as of 06/16/03 06:30am cst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobala Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 The action above ended with zero bids. You may be able to contact the guy and set up a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted June 17, 2003 Author Share Posted June 17, 2003 He said in the description ythat it wouldn't fit a 260 or 280, so I wouldn't take a chance at wasting the money. I looked at the HELP! brand stuff at the local Auto parts, and it looks like one might be able to fit the lamp assy., maybe with some mods. Otherwise I'll just silicone it in there. Thx any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobala Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 Oh sorry, I assume everybody drives a 240. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 I used Sylvania's 5157? Can't remember the number, they're flat-blade type sockets which are pretty bright (the bulbs are). Just cut another notch in the taillite rear and twist them in. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted June 17, 2003 Author Share Posted June 17, 2003 The AP store only had Ford & GM sockets, so I did 2 things: 1. Got some new guts to replace the old contacts in the socket. It all went together fine, except I cut the ground wire short when I removed the socket and it wasn't easy getting the crimp apart for the new ground wire. The contacts went in easy. I just gotta figure out which wire is which filament. 2. Got a universal push-in type socket with GROUND WIRE for the last choice. It just pushes in, so it'll definitely work , but ditto again on the wires. Either way. I'll have both grake lights again. Next time I go to the JY, I'll take the template on the socket hole I made to check out the Nissans, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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