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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 11:26 PM
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Well, that's one way to get the job done. Just stay aware that you have a single piece of tape between satisfactory operation and a dead-short to ground which can cause a wire insulation fire under your dash......

You might want to insulate that grounded metal a little better than with tape. Just sayin....

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Well, that's one way to get the job done. Just stay aware that you have a single piece of tape between satisfactory operation and a dead-short to ground which can cause a wire insulation fire under your dash......

You might want to insulate that grounded metal a little better than with tape. Just sayin....
I noticed that too. At least we know the fuse has worked in the past!

The cheap 921 sockets I posted above are 2-wire, plastic, and likely to be a similar size. If you swap over to the appropriate 921 LED bulbs, you'll get a LOT more light, and have a much reduced danger of fire. If they fit, which they probably would with some JB Weld. Or perhaps you can find a similar Dorman product with 2-wires at a different Autozone.
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Break out your soldering gun and shrink wrap.
I can help you with 1 of them. I have an extra, if you want it you are welcome to it.
Shoot me a PM with your address and I will try and send it this weekend. No biggie.

John



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Old Nov 5, 2021 | 09:11 PM
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I went with a battery cable felt cushion. Works perfect and better than tape.
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