1965 Dodge Dart front blinkers and turn signal switch.

KosmicKuda said

I have a similar problem.

1964 Valiant convertible. There is a light attached to the bottom lip of the dash above the front passenger foot well.
A new replacement bulb just will NOT go in the socket. I can't remember the number of the bulb at the moment.

Is the problem the cheap Asian-sourced bulbs?

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I don't know what bulb it is, but in my case the plate in the bottom of the socket feels like it goes far in, and it sort of does too in a sense, but just not enough. It was like it was corrosion or whatever in there that I don't see. WD 40 is obviously a good spray for electric parts because after a while now, in and out with the bulb, it is easier and easier to get the bulb in.

But, now I come to think of something I experienced long time ago. The 1157 bulb has two filaments in it, and has to be turned a certain way so you get the small wattage filament on the park or tail light, and the big one on the turn signal. But, those bulbs that has only one filament in, and one tip or whatever you call it in the bottom of the bulb, they can be put any way you like. And therefore the two small pins are placed opposite of each other so it does not matter which way you put the bulb in. And here is where my memory comes in, because in Norway I remember we had one such bulbs that had only one filament, but had the pins staggered like the 1157 bulb, to a lot of frustration for people. But, some cars demanded that bulb. Maybe that is the case for you.


Bill