1996 center high-mounted stoplamp socket replacement

[ajk]

Hi,

I've tried to use the search feature but couldn't find anything, I apologize if there is already a thread on this subject.

I was trying to replace the center high-mounted stoplamp on my '96 (it's not really mounted high on this model, it's just above the license plate) but the glass portion of the bulb detached from the screw base and the socket appeared to be melted. I need to replace the socket but I'm struggling to find the correct replacement.

I've looked on a couple of part websites and cannot find a high-mounted stoplamp specific socket, however I have found the back up lamp socket (which according to the owners manual both the back up light and center high-mounted stoplamp use the same 1156 bulb), does anybody know if this socket will work?

Here is one I found... http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...~S3MD0MR0CM701141167050~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000050F. Looking at the picture it seems a little different from the socket I removed so wasn't sure if it would work.

Thanks in advance.

 

[LT4man]

I believe this is the socket you are looking for:

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...~S3MC12TLNN98227813050c~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000050F

There is a limited amount of room. This socket is shorter than the one you found.

Hope this helps!

 

[LT4man]

Advance Auto Parts has this socket:

Buy Dorman - Conduct-Tite 2-Wire Low Profile Back-Up & Cornering 85866 at Advance Auto Parts

 

[ajk]

Thank you very much, no idea how I managed to miss the part on the website!

 

[LT4man]

Been there, done that!

I used to walk around my auto repair shop looking for a wrench. Was in my pocket!

 

[navy2kcoupe]

If that bulb got hot enuf to melt the socket, you might want to consider replacing the bulb with a direct replacement LED bulb while you're in there working. They last longer, and don't generate near as much heat. Just something to think about..........
Andy