Posted 2013-11-21 9:55 AM (#155901 - in reply to #155899) Subject: RE: Tail Markers
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
If you're talking about complete tail light assemblies that are held into place with a rubber grommet, adding silicone caulking around the seal's edge will hold things tight.
If you are talking about a bulb in a socket, slightly crimping the socket base with a pair of pliers will better hold the bulb in place. If the socket is corroded and excessively worn, it's best replaced. LED replacement lighting has many advantages.
Posted 2013-11-22 7:12 AM (#155915 - in reply to #155899) Subject: RE: Tail Markers
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Location: Ohio
I experienced difficulty with the bulb in the socket. The light was dim at times, didn't work at other times. What I found was the socket is spring loaded to keep contact with the bulb's contact. A little age and corrosion prevents the socket from springing up to the bulb and making good contact. I used some WD-40 in the socket to loosen it up so it springs better, then I used some dielectric grease in the socket to hopefully prevent reoccurrence. So far all is well.
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