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ChevLoRay · 01-18-2009, 02:56 PM

Lisle (get them at NAPA) makes a tool (a brush) that fits down into the sockets of these trucks (okay, any bayonet-style bulb) that cleans (corrosion) the socket and the contactors in the socket. When you push the bulb down into the socket, you should encounter some resistance, like a spring-loaded effect. I'm sure you already knew that. I have replaced the contactor in some trailer light assy's, but not in one of these trucks.

At 37+ years of age, I'd do everything possible to re-condition these factory assy's before replacing them, but if that what it took, it would be done.

01-18-2009, 02:56 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Taillights come and go (no not the turnsignal) Lisle (get them at NAPA) makes a tool (a brush) that fits down into the sockets of these trucks (okay, any bayonet-style bulb) that cleans (corrosion) the socket and the contactors in the socket. When you push the bulb down into the socket, you should encounter some resistance, like a spring-loaded effect. I'm sure you already knew that. I have replaced the contactor in some trailer light assy's, but not in one of these trucks. At 37+ years of age, I'd do everything possible to re-condition these factory assy's before replacing them, but if that what it took, it would be done. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 01-18-2009 at 02:56 PM.