<VV> LM Taillight Socket Fix

[Dennis Pleau]

If you don't mind a minor modification, there are sockets for Mopar's that
are all metal and are the proper dia. and will snap right in.  Some even
have a lug for a spade terminal for an even better ground.  They can be
found in the HELP section at most chain auto parts stores.  I think I've put
them in every late model I've ever owned.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Bill H.
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 8:39 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> LM Taillight Socket Fix

                                           B"H

I've been having problems getting the taillight bulb socket to stay in its
metal housing inside the engine bay.  The original was damaged from old age,
and I was able to buy a new one at my FLAPS.

However, the new socket seems to be of inferior quality and doesn't say in
its mounting behind the cove panel.

My solution was to use those plastic cable ties, the kind that "zip" closed
and ratchet closed when tied.  The tie goes in between the white and black
wires in the socket, then I loop it up around the metal housing, pulling the
socket snug into its housing permanently.

If anyone is having this problem, the platic cable ties works and is a good
cheap solution.   Just use a tie that is long enough to wrap around the
assembly.  To remove it (like to replace a burnt bulb), simply insert a
tiny, sharp screwdriver in the slot in the tie where it locks, and lift the
locking tab.  The tie can then be unzipped and the socket removed.  This
also makes the tie re-useable.  This works for the LM cars, I don't know how
the EM sockets are installed.

Regards and a happy Thanksgiving to my Vair friends...Bill Hershkowitz 69
Monza Coupe 110 PG