Blinker socket
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Staging Lane
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Fort Smith AR
Blinker socket anybody know where i can get a front blinker socket for my 2002 TA both of mine are burnt real bad and they go out like once a month. I was wanting a part number or does some place like autozone have it?
Once you get that fix. Put some clear masking tape over the lens so you dont get anymore water up in there... Or, just pay $$ for some new ones.
Mine were burning out all the time but after I put some clear tape on the lens where is was cracked (verticaly) I have not burned one out in 2 years.. Just my .02.
Mine were burning out all the time but after I put some clear tape on the lens where is was cracked (verticaly) I have not burned one out in 2 years.. Just my .02.
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
You can get the sockets from the dealer but I wouldn't recommend it. P/N 12159662 Socket (x2) cost $60 each at the dealer.
You can get GM turn signal sockets at your local parts store for under $10 each. The problem is explaining to the kid behind the counter what you want. When I asked for a T/S socket the first thing he did was head for the tools aisle (I guess he figured there was a socket for my ratchet set that had something to do with turn signals). I've found the best description is a "turn signal pigtail" - they all seem to understand that even if they have no clue where to find one. The universal ones come either straight or right-angle. The original socket on your car was right-angle but there is plenty of space to make either type fit.
You can get GM turn signal sockets at your local parts store for under $10 each. The problem is explaining to the kid behind the counter what you want. When I asked for a T/S socket the first thing he did was head for the tools aisle (I guess he figured there was a socket for my ratchet set that had something to do with turn signals). I've found the best description is a "turn signal pigtail" - they all seem to understand that even if they have no clue where to find one. The universal ones come either straight or right-angle. The original socket on your car was right-angle but there is plenty of space to make either type fit.
