Brake/Tail Light Socket Replacement

[Tynan918]

1984 Monte Carlo..

My drivers side pair of brake/tail light sockets are bad.

The top socket doesn't work at all, and has 4 wires running from it...

The bottom socket works with some adjusting but not long, and has only 3 wires...

I bought a new 3 wire socket, and I'm looking for another but can't find one...

What is the difference between the two different socket wiring ?

 

[ELCAM]

Pictures please.

 

[Tynan918]

Pictures please.

 

[JohnIL]

The three wire light socket should be a stock item in the Dorman Help isle of most auto parts stores. I bought them at O'Reilly Auto. They should be available at Autozone, Advanced Auto, Napa, etc.

 

[Tynan918]

The three wire light socket should be a stock item in the Dorman Help isle of most auto parts stores. I bought them at O'Reilly Auto. They should be available at Autozone, Advanced Auto, Napa, etc.

I have the 3 wire replacement, where can I find the wire replacement ?

 

[g0thiac]

I have the 3 wire replacement, where can I find the wire replacement ?

I wouldn’t worry about it. I’d be more concerned about the wiring in the vehicle that wasn’t done the best.

The 4th wire is a ground I believe, use your meter to see which is positive and negative there.

 

[Tynan918]

I wouldn’t worry about it. I’d be more concerned about the wiring in the vehicle that wasn’t done the best.

The 4th wire is a ground I believe, use your meter to see which is positive and negative there.

I need a replacement though, are you saying to buy another 3 wire socket and wire it in place of the 4 wire socket ?

 

[JohnIL]

I have the 3 wire replacement, where can I find the wire replacement ?

Sorry, I misunderstood. I thought you were looking for another 3 wire socket. I haven't encountered any 4 wire sockets. Sorry I couldn't help. Good luck finding the one you need.

 

[Tynan918]

I wouldn’t worry about it.

I need to worry about it, it got me pulled over once...

 

[Tynan918]

Sorry, I misunderstood. I thought you were looking for another 3 wire socket. I haven't encountered any 4 wire sockets. Sorry I couldn't help. Good luck finding the one you need.

Thank you for your help