carfreak85 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I was wondering if anyone had found a direct-replacement for the parking lamp bulb socket on the EA82 chassis. Nearly every one I've laid eyes on is brittle, broken and turning to dust. They're getting to the point where they don't even hold the bulb inside the lamp properly and I've resorted to taping the socket to the back side of the lamp. I haven't pulled up the OEM part number yet (assuming it's obsolete, based on the failure rate I'm seeing in the field) and RockAuto doesn't list a direct replacement. So, what have you folks been doing about these bulb sockets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I found a spare one to look at. Hmmm. One of the locks is crumbled off... another is intact. This post also reminded me how most of the bulbs in mine are + or - 30 years old, and Oem. I might try to 3D print a replacement part using abs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 2 hours ago, DaveT said: I might try to 3D print a replacement part using abs. That's always an option, but I have to imagine this same socket, or similar was used on at least one other model by at least one other manufacturer... Just our luck and it'll be from a Peugeot 504... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Maybe some other newer Subaru models? Just guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Unfortunately Subaru doesn't sell replacement sockets or wiring connectors or even repair kits. They have always only sold entire wiring harnesses which is honestly completely unacceptable IMO. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 And any OEM L series parts are basically NLA - it’s believed that the tsunami that took out the Fukushima nuclear power plant also took out the warehouse that had all the MY and L series parts. A guy in our car club got a new facia for his Vortex, ex Japan. After the tsunami he’s had zero success in getting other trim pieces that were listed as available pre tsunami. I’ve also not come across this issue and our Aussie sun is pretty harsh on car components. Cheers Bennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Everytime I went to a boneyard for parts, I always grabbed those connectors. I bet zi have around 6 or so in pretty good shape. No, I'm not parting with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Checkerboard Comet said: No, I'm not parting with them. I'll keep that in mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 i use chevy sockets or what ever i have laying around the housings need slight modification but thats what i did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Also I had this problem with Sockets... For one / two contact bulbs, it is not a Problem, as I buy "Flösser" brand (Made in Germany) Sockets for 1156 bulbs, here in my little mountany town's car parts stores; Flösser bulbs are also available... ...but the Problem are the LADM (Latin American Specs) Corner Lights and their T-10 Bulbs's sockets; they had a weird three locks pattern, which I couldn't find anywhere. Kind Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 Anyone found a direct replacement yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerGloyale Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 On 10/2/2019 at 8:29 PM, ferp420 said: i use chevy sockets or what ever i have laying around the housings need slight modification but thats what i did Yeah, I've used a stepper bit in a drill to open up the hole large enough to fit the universal old Ford type (round with spring tabs). The biggest reason I did this was to use 2 fillament, amber bulbs in the corner markers to have them be both marker and turn indicator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) On 12/10/2019 at 9:43 AM, FerGloyale said: Yeah, I've used a stepper bit in a drill to open up the hole large enough to fit the universal old Ford type (round with spring tabs). The biggest reason I did this was to use 2 fillament, amber bulbs in the corner markers to have them be both marker and turn indicator. @FerGloyale Do you have photos of the modification? Edited January 29, 2020 by carfreak85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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