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Jul 7th, 2019, 13:41 | #1 |
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Rear light bulb fittings
Dear All,
Does anyone know where to order the inside contact pads for rear bulb fittings. I’m keen to re-use, recycle, save money on my youngest lad’s 122s. It has had a problem with the rear brake lights being constantly on. Suspecting a bad earth I’ve discovered the ugliest soldering job/wiring I’ve seen in a while. I’ve looked across the t’interweb, without success. Any help would be massively appreciated, as I’m keen not to have to fork £66 per side for the full reflector, and I don’t want to solder on for the same problem to recur. Many thanks, Damo |
Jul 7th, 2019, 13:43 | #2 |
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Here is a photo of the part needed.
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Jul 7th, 2019, 13:49 | #3 |
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Sorry, this is the actual part I need. The photo above is the soldering.
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Jul 7th, 2019, 20:16 | #4 |
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I dont think that item is available, the small insulation pad. A complete unit is available from Brookhouse etc.
I will have a look in my spares asap to see if i have an insulation pad. Chris. |
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It is really appreciated. I am thinking that I might just by two singles and one twin contact per side, of these: |
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Jul 9th, 2019, 12:01 | #6 |
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If you're looking to replace the contacts at the ends of the wires, these will do the trick... used them on my Amazon.
https://www.ronfrancis.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LC%2D8 |
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Jul 9th, 2019, 18:59 | #8 |
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Buying those lampholders is going to cost the best part of £36 + post and vat.
Derek has offered a good cheap repair idea. I have also soldered the cable ends to a small brass washer and domed the ends with solder which also does the trick. Are your insulation pads present and in good order? Are you sure the fact that the brake lights being permanently on is not being caused by a faulty BL switch? |
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I’m going to try and solder replacement wires directly onto the contact pad, and then solder and heat shrink wrap the new wires to the wires that broke off, rather than replace the holders. Do you reckon 0.75 14A wire ? All the best, Damien |
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Yup ! I reckon it’ll cost me a couple of quid for to buy some 0.75 14A red and white wire, and solder it onto the contact pad, then solder and heat shrink it onto the existing wires that broke off. I’m pretty certain that it’s not a switch, as the soldered join to the pass had completely broken. I’ve got to reattach anyway, and then I’ll check the brake light switch if it’s still not fixed and the brake lights continue to stay on. I’m really grateful for your help on this. Cheers Damien |
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