Re: [DML] Re: Brake Lights

[Les Huckins <jhuckins@xxxx>]

Darn, not the bulb base, solder the bulb socket to the strip.

Les Huckins wrote:

> That's true, the rivets press the bulb socket to the metal strip, oxidization, in time,
> causes loss of electrical contact. Replacement boards don't use this system. Best field
> repair is to solder the bulb base to the strip.
>
> sharksigns@xxxx wrote:
>
> > Willie,
> >
> > I had the usual problem as most with intermitent failure of my brake
> > and tail lights. The problem stems from the sockets being riveted to
> > the circuit board, the rivets do not provide a reliable contact. To
> > fix this I simply and carefully soldered the rivet to the circuit
> > board to provide constant contact and they have worked flawlessly
> > ever since.
> >
> > Try it I think you will be happy you did.
> >
> > Mark vin2602
> >