DRL Socket Turn Signal
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DRL Socket Turn Signal Good afternoon all. After reading a searching, I have found one answer, but I don't like it!
One of my DRL's on my 1999 WS.6 has failed. It will glow for a parking light with the headlights on, but will not signal or flash. That said, I looked at the harness and it is less than clean and needs to be replaced. Kept going into the local parts stores here, but everyone kept trying to give me a wrong part. After reading and reading, I found the GM part number 12159662 for a list price of $52. This is (I am guessing) for a flat connector bulb (5157?). The one's at the local parts store looked to be correct, but took the round base bulb.
Here is the question:Any problems using this harness for the DRL/turn? Brightness and what not? If not, they are 6 bucks and would rather get them for this weekend! Please advise!
One of my DRL's on my 1999 WS.6 has failed. It will glow for a parking light with the headlights on, but will not signal or flash. That said, I looked at the harness and it is less than clean and needs to be replaced. Kept going into the local parts stores here, but everyone kept trying to give me a wrong part. After reading and reading, I found the GM part number 12159662 for a list price of $52. This is (I am guessing) for a flat connector bulb (5157?). The one's at the local parts store looked to be correct, but took the round base bulb.
Here is the question:Any problems using this harness for the DRL/turn? Brightness and what not? If not, they are 6 bucks and would rather get them for this weekend! Please advise!
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Actually it isn't a silly question. Thought it was the bulb at first, but traded it out. Always had a problem with the pass. side, but could wiggle it and get it working. This time, I believe the rust has gotten the best of it.
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Originally Posted by Pewterpowre
You can get it from gmpartsdirect.com for about $36. inc. shippping or maybe try ebay.
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From: bc canada
I had the same problem with mine it got wet somehow ended up melting down .Ur right the gm prices are stupid. I ended up cutting the old one out taking it to the local napa and found one exactly the same but it was actually made for a chrysler product but even the clips where it twists in were the same . got it for about 23 bucks cdn .Havent had a problem since
I have replaced the sockets on both sides of my car. Got both from AutoZone for $6 - $7. Unfortunately, I'm still having problems with the drivers side. The bulbs keep exploding. I think it's a water / moisture / rain related problem.
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just ran into this problem, the inside of my front driver side turn signal is all wet, and the bulb blew and melted the inside of the bulb harness thingy(the plastic piece that holds the bulb) and the metal pieces inside were all corroded, went to autozone today and they didnt have what i was looking for...but the light comes on for everything except the turn signal and DRL...but $50 for this piece from the dealer? id rather just take em off completely
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