Is there a source for new black plastic light bulb holders, for the instrument panel bulbs?
When I assembled the new dash for my 1973 Duster, I was short a few holders that had both locking tabs intact. I could use about 4-6 more, then I can go pay $7 for a pair of #194 bulbs at Advance Auto Parts or maybe cheaper online.
The original Chrysler number for the 194/158 bulb sockets in a 1973 Duster is 2496279.
A common aftermarket replacement is Auveco number 9905. A search for "2496279 Chrysler" yields several sources. Some are selling the Auveco part.
The socket was also used by other manufacturers:
- AMC: 3509575
- IHC: 374985C1
- GM: 2973932, 5655006, 88860434
Other aftermarket:
- Standard Motor Products: HP4090 (2-piece "handy-pak")
- BWD (Borg Warner): PT103
- NAPA/Echlin: LS6501
- U.S. government National Stock Number (NSN): 6250-01-084-6399 (6250010846399)
Note that the 2496279 parts fits the 5/8" opening in the 60s and 70s vehicles that used this socket. In later models, the 194/158 build was still used, but the socket was revised to fit a 1/2" opening. The later socket will loosely fit in the earlier opening but will not reliably work.
The original Chrysler number for the later socket is 3744750, superseding to 4437565.
This socket was also used by other manufacturers:
- Buick/Cadillac/Chevrolet/Pontiac: 25085970 or GM: 2501569, 12004311, 25015169, 88860432
- Ford: C80Z-13711A, C80Z-13711-A, F4UZ-13B765-A, HU2Z-13B765-A, HU2Z13B765A
Aftermarket replacements for the slightly smaller socker include the following:
- Dorman: 85835, 639-009
- Auveco: 12237
- BWD (Borg Warner): PT102
- NAPA/Echlin: LS6500
