Brake Light Wiring Q

Postby CraigRTSE » 22 May 2008 20:08

'70 Challenger

My taillight sockets have a male wire terminal (see pic). This is a reproduction wire harness from Year One. My original set doesn't have this terminal. Was wondering what it's for. I'm assuming for ground, but like I said, my old harness didn't have this and the lights worked fine.

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Postby Eddie » 22 May 2008 21:47

The socket itself grounds the bulb. I assume as you that this is a redundant but more effective ground.
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Postby dave-r » 23 May 2008 8:08

Yes it is a ground connection for use if the lamp housing does not have a good ground connection to the rest of the body or chassis. Often happens after a paint job.
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Postby CraigRTSE » 23 May 2008 10:54

Great! Thanks guys!
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