Damaged Socket Question/Advice

[jplace1011]

*Update
I believe I was able to repair the socket. I have to verify it works*

I had a real rodeo getting the bulb out of the Voltmeter (It’s likely the original) of my CUCV M1009. On my first try only the bulb itself came out. I had to wrestle with various pliers to get the base of the bulb out. There was dirt, etc. falling out in the process. Nothing new, this vehicle is quite filthy, I’ve been cleaning since I purchased it.

I noticed the socket got damaged in the process. I believe a small brassy looking piece on the side of the inside of the socket was snapped/broken.

Is it possible to replace just the socket itself? Or do I have to purchase a new Voltmeter?

Thank you for any advice/assistance with this. I’m not privy to electrical or mechanical all that much, so I need some help please.

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[porkysplace]

Your local parts store should have a replacement .

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[cucvrus]

Your local parts store should have a replacement .

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

That socket is for an 1157 bulb.
Single Contact Socket With Ground Wire | American Autowire
BULB, BAYONET, 3W, REPLACEMENT, AUTO GAGE, QTY. 2 (autometer.com)
Check this out. I think it will work.

 

[juanprado]

Use a dielectric grease when installing bulb on new socket

 

[jplace1011]

That socket is for an 1157 bulb.
Single Contact Socket With Ground Wire | American Autowire
BULB, BAYONET, 3W, REPLACEMENT, AUTO GAGE, QTY. 2 (autometer.com)
Check this out. I think it will work.

Awesome! I had a feeling there was a new socket, I just didn’t know the specs, etc. Thank you for the heads up.

My neighbor was able to fix the existing socket. We’ll have to see if it holds or not. If not, now I know what socket to get and where to get it.

We also discovered a Mickey Mouse splicing job while looking around. The wires were barely held together and there was tons of tape. There’s Before and After pics below.

That old saying is still true. If you don’t have time to do it right, you have time to do it twice!!

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[nyoffroad]

I had a similar problem and was told by 2 local parts suppliers that they could not get that socket, so I took a regular 194 bulb and socket from an old side marker and cut the 'tabs' off the socket and trimmed it for a press fit. Worked great.

 

[porkysplace]

That socket is for an 1157 bulb.
Single Contact Socket With Ground Wire | American Autowire
BULB, BAYONET, 3W, REPLACEMENT, AUTO GAGE, QTY. 2 (autometer.com)
Check this out. I think it will work.

Well it gave him a idea where to look , he has his old socket to match it, .

 

[jplace1011]

That socket is for an 1157 bulb.
Single Contact Socket With Ground Wire | American Autowire
BULB, BAYONET, 3W, REPLACEMENT, AUTO GAGE, QTY. 2 (autometer.com)
Check this out. I think it will work.

The light isn’t always staying on, so I went a head and ordered a new socket and 2 led lights for it. Let’s see if that does the trick. Thanks again everyone, including @cucvrus


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