Re: 97 wrangler..help please!
 

If you haven't broken it you can easily build up the brass contact with
a blob of solder.

The auto stores also sell pigtails really cheap and they 'are' really
cheap so I advise the blob of solder on them just to make them stronger
before using them. I had one wear out after 5 years anyway so I
soldered a button blob on it.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Cal wrote:
>
> Hi!
>
> I need a new socket (dealership calls it a 'pigtail') for the right front
> turn signal/park light. I have cleaned this thing repeatedly, and now i
> just guess there's not enough contact left to make a good connection.
> Nothing available at the dealership, unless I want to fork out lots of bucks
> for a HARNESS!! Any suggestions? I thought about trying something generic
> if available from autozone or somewhere, but I really don't want to have to
> modify the plastic the plug connects into... thanks!
>
> cal

Re: 97 wrangler..help please!
 

If you haven't broken it you can easily build up the brass contact with
a blob of solder.

The auto stores also sell pigtails really cheap and they 'are' really
cheap so I advise the blob of solder on them just to make them stronger
before using them. I had one wear out after 5 years anyway so I
soldered a button blob on it.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Cal wrote:
>
> Hi!
>
> I need a new socket (dealership calls it a 'pigtail') for the right front
> turn signal/park light. I have cleaned this thing repeatedly, and now i
> just guess there's not enough contact left to make a good connection.
> Nothing available at the dealership, unless I want to fork out lots of bucks
> for a HARNESS!! Any suggestions? I thought about trying something generic
> if available from autozone or somewhere, but I really don't want to have to
> modify the plastic the plug connects into... thanks!
>
> cal

Re: 97 wrangler..help please!
 

If you haven't broken it you can easily build up the brass contact with
a blob of solder.

The auto stores also sell pigtails really cheap and they 'are' really
cheap so I advise the blob of solder on them just to make them stronger
before using them. I had one wear out after 5 years anyway so I
soldered a button blob on it.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Cal wrote:
>
> Hi!
>
> I need a new socket (dealership calls it a 'pigtail') for the right front
> turn signal/park light. I have cleaned this thing repeatedly, and now i
> just guess there's not enough contact left to make a good connection.
> Nothing available at the dealership, unless I want to fork out lots of bucks
> for a HARNESS!! Any suggestions? I thought about trying something generic
> if available from autozone or somewhere, but I really don't want to have to
> modify the plastic the plug connects into... thanks!
>
> cal

Re: 97 wrangler..help please!
 

Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> If you haven't broken it you can easily build up the brass contact with
> a blob of solder.
>
> The auto stores also sell pigtails really cheap and they 'are' really
> cheap so I advise the blob of solder on them just to make them stronger
> before using them. I had one wear out after 5 years anyway so I
> soldered a button blob on it.

True, just like fixing the blub.
http://members.cox.net/wilsond/blub/

I've never bothered with the contacts though. Usually the plastic
bit that holds the spring goes sproing.

--
DougW

Re: 97 wrangler..help please!
 

Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> If you haven't broken it you can easily build up the brass contact with
> a blob of solder.
>
> The auto stores also sell pigtails really cheap and they 'are' really
> cheap so I advise the blob of solder on them just to make them stronger
> before using them. I had one wear out after 5 years anyway so I
> soldered a button blob on it.

True, just like fixing the blub.
http://members.cox.net/wilsond/blub/

I've never bothered with the contacts though. Usually the plastic
bit that holds the spring goes sproing.

--
DougW

Re: 97 wrangler..help please!
 

Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> If you haven't broken it you can easily build up the brass contact with
> a blob of solder.
>
> The auto stores also sell pigtails really cheap and they 'are' really
> cheap so I advise the blob of solder on them just to make them stronger
> before using them. I had one wear out after 5 years anyway so I
> soldered a button blob on it.

True, just like fixing the blub.
http://members.cox.net/wilsond/blub/

I've never bothered with the contacts though. Usually the plastic
bit that holds the spring goes sproing.

--
DougW

Re: 97 wrangler..help please!
 

a chevy caviler has the same basic plug and it does not fit perfect but does
work and is available by itself and a whole lot cheaper than the harness and
revised socket and lense that jeep wants you to buy

Cal wrote:

> Hi!
>
> I need a new socket (dealership calls it a 'pigtail') for the right front
> turn signal/park light. I have cleaned this thing repeatedly, and now i
> just guess there's not enough contact left to make a good connection.
> Nothing available at the dealership, unless I want to fork out lots of bucks
> for a HARNESS!! Any suggestions? I thought about trying something generic
> if available from autozone or somewhere, but I really don't want to have to
> modify the plastic the plug connects into... thanks!
>
> cal

Re: 97 wrangler..help please!
 

a chevy caviler has the same basic plug and it does not fit perfect but does
work and is available by itself and a whole lot cheaper than the harness and
revised socket and lense that jeep wants you to buy

Cal wrote:

> Hi!
>
> I need a new socket (dealership calls it a 'pigtail') for the right front
> turn signal/park light. I have cleaned this thing repeatedly, and now i
> just guess there's not enough contact left to make a good connection.
> Nothing available at the dealership, unless I want to fork out lots of bucks
> for a HARNESS!! Any suggestions? I thought about trying something generic
> if available from autozone or somewhere, but I really don't want to have to
> modify the plastic the plug connects into... thanks!
>
> cal

Re: 97 wrangler..help please!
 

a chevy caviler has the same basic plug and it does not fit perfect but does
work and is available by itself and a whole lot cheaper than the harness and
revised socket and lense that jeep wants you to buy

Cal wrote:

> Hi!
>
> I need a new socket (dealership calls it a 'pigtail') for the right front
> turn signal/park light. I have cleaned this thing repeatedly, and now i
> just guess there's not enough contact left to make a good connection.
> Nothing available at the dealership, unless I want to fork out lots of bucks
> for a HARNESS!! Any suggestions? I thought about trying something generic
> if available from autozone or somewhere, but I really don't want to have to
> modify the plastic the plug connects into... thanks!
>
> cal