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Tommyups 12-03-2018 06:42 PM

New Lmc tail light housing connection problem
 
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Lmc parts... Trying to connect new rear wiring harness to new tail light housing.
One side seems to connect ok, the other no luck, when I insert bulb the connector pops off housing!

terry b 12-03-2018 07:09 PM

Re: New Lmc tail light housing connection problem
 
Is the spring compressing corectly?

Tommyups 12-03-2018 08:56 PM

Re: New Lmc tail light housing connection problem
 
The spring seems to be compressing fine. There’s just not a lot of surface for plastic prongs to grab onto

firedemon 12-03-2018 10:25 PM

Re: New Lmc tail light housing connection problem
 
shrink tubeing

AussieinNC 12-03-2018 10:36 PM

Re: New Lmc tail light housing connection problem
 
Send it back for another one...

:chevy::chevy::chevy:

samkost 12-03-2018 11:03 PM

Re: New Lmc tail light housing connection problem
 
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Poorly made aftermarket light housings are the problem.
They have more of a rounded rim where the plastic harness clips onto.
You may be able to file your part down some to allow more of a bite?


Not the best stock photo, but you can see the difference on some OE tail light housings.
Good luck

fdbdw 12-08-2018 01:39 PM

Re: New Lmc tail light housing connection problem
 
I had the same problem with LMC taillight housings. Left one fit no problem, right kept popping out the wire harness when plugged in the bulb. I finally got it to hold, I’m sure it will pop off again and I plan on using firedemon’s idea and shrink tube it.

Andy4639 12-08-2018 01:53 PM

Re: New Lmc tail light housing connection problem
 
Try a tie wrap around it to keep it in place.:chevy:

Tommyups 12-08-2018 02:34 PM

Re: New Lmc tail light housing connection problem
 
Thanks for all the advice, I ordered some of the shrink tubing going to give that a try.
This is my first c 10 I’m just wondering if all the aftermarket parts need tweaking

terry b 12-08-2018 03:09 PM

Re: New Lmc tail light housing connection problem
 
Some do. There are better places to buy parts than LMC. But you are better off getting new old stock or good used parts. To me hunting down good used parts is the most rewarding part of the process. Avoid aftermarket when you can. Good luck with your truck!!


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