Turn Signal

**edrvsqz1980** · 05-24-2010, 12:36 PM

Would anyone know where i would purchase the wire harness for my front passenger side blinker. I see mine was already replaced before by the previous owner and now its rusted out and before i had to replace the bulbs every couple of months. Now it doesnt seem to work even though i replaced the bulb and i also checked the back bulb. Also what would be the right name for it, i hope someone knows what im talking aboul.

**GULLETT17** · 05-24-2010, 12:42 PM

u can get them at any auto parts store, their about 8 bucks. . . if your housings/lenses are cracked, this could be allowing moisture in and creating corrosion. they are about $26 a piece, and u usually need to change both so they match.

**edrvsqz1980** · 05-24-2010, 12:50 PM

My lens is cracked i had never noticed, thanks for the help bro. Also what is the name is it wire harness?

**Cutlass** · 05-24-2010, 06:12 PM

Looking for something like this?

Its called a turn signal socket.

**GULLETT17** · 05-25-2010, 05:29 AM

/\ yeap . . . . i do know ive asked the guys at the parts store to look it up on the computer and they'll bring up a harness they have to order for like $40 for some reason. Go down the electrical aisle and find it yourself. Its pretty easy to match, as seen in cutlass's post.

**edrvsqz1980** · 05-26-2010, 02:14 PM

well i went to autozone and pepboys and i couldnt find a turn signal socket. The guy from pepboys told me to go to the dealership, so i did and they want to charge me 89.99. Where can i find that ac delco one that cutlass has posted

**Ws6islife** · 05-26-2010, 04:11 PM

they do have it at autozone its goign to be a socket for a chevy truck if im correct if they are trying to cross refrence it they will never come to it.

**GULLETT17** · 05-27-2010, 05:34 AM

ws6islife is right . . . i think the package says fits gm vehicles 1984-1996 or something like that. Its a damn conspiracy.

**edrvsqz1980** · 05-27-2010, 07:33 AM

ok cool i will check again today

**edrvsqz1980** · 05-27-2010, 03:37 PM

I bought the GM 1996-89, but the bulb doesnt fit. it says it uses 3157 and its not an orange one.

**peterlawl84** · 05-27-2010, 06:58 PM

You want dorman p/n 85881.
It should be about 7-8 bucks. And no need to splice wires, just replace the sockets (scrub the wires when you get the old socket off).

The inner part of the socket pops out of the outer part and just pull the pins out. The wires will then slide out, just make sure to remember which order they were in when you slide them into the new socket.

As far as the housings, even if you buy new ones, they will eventually get water in them. I drilled a 1/4" hole in the bottom to allow water to drain and haven't had an issue with them in over 7 yrs (after I went thru replacing the housings a few times).

**edrvsqz1980** · 05-27-2010, 07:40 PM

Thats the one i got Dorman 85881 from autozone, but i couldnt get the same bulb to fit. What bulb did you use?

**peterlawl84** · 05-27-2010, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by edrvsqz1980

Thats the one i got Dorman 85881 from autozone, but i couldnt get the same bulb to fit. What bulb did you use?

I believe I used 3457...at least thats the pack of bulbs I have right now.
What size are you using?

**RyanJM** · 05-27-2010, 10:37 PM

I got mine from Advancedauto for like 6 ot 7 bucks. Getting new aftermarket lenses next when I take the bumper off to repaint it. I already installed all HID's and LED's and a electric flashes and new sockets so may as well change the lenses their cheap enough.

**edrvsqz1980** · 05-28-2010, 06:57 AM

3457 is what i use, but i cant seem to get it to lock in. It says on the package 3157 though. I even went back to autozone and tried to fit my bulb in another socket with no luck. What im i doing wrong?

**GULLETT17** · 05-28-2010, 10:31 AM

it should fit . . . lube it up with the dielectric grease. . . i'm sure its just tight because its an aftermarket part. id put on gloves just in case the bulb breaks.

**edrvsqz1980** · 05-28-2010, 11:55 AM

Ok i got it to fit light turned on seemed like it was fine but the blinker doesnt work. I tried swithing the Left and right blinking bulbs with no luck the Left still bleeks, but not the right. I also switched the bulbs from the back and still the left side bleeks but not the right. The light turns on, but doesnt blink and i dont know what else to do. I also tried messing with the bulb with no luck. what could it be. To begin with the blinker wasnt working just the light so i figured since it was corroded that it was no good, so thats why i changed out the whole turn signal socket.

**Ws6islife** · 05-28-2010, 12:11 PM

you are right the bulb is not orange because u picked up 3157 look for 3157-A thats the amber one and it fits i promise.

**Ws6islife** · 05-28-2010, 12:11 PM

if you go look at the recent posts in this same section look for "ONCE AGAIN ANOTHER LIGHT THREAD" i have the same problem you might have wired it wrong.. i have yet to get it right myself

**edrvsqz1980** · 05-28-2010, 01:18 PM

thanks i just read some of your feedback. I think im just going to pay someone to figure it out because i have spent all day messing with it and all i was able to get was a broken phone.