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Old Apr 15, 2019 | 03:30 PM
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One of the tail light sockets on my C6 has given up the ghost and I thought it would be a simple matter to replace it. The socket plugs onto the wire, the bulb push loads into the socket and then the socket twist locks into the tail light lens assembly. I cannot find a replacement socket. GM wants to sell me the entire assembly for about $170. This is not more than a $10 part all over the web for most any other car. Any leads would be appreciated. The numbers on the back of the socket are 4SPX 13411_CA 040911009
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Old Apr 15, 2019 | 07:46 PM
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I used to find parts like this for my C4 in junkyards. Specifically headlight sockets. GM used the same ones on the vette as the impala, caprice, malibu etc.
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Old Apr 15, 2019 | 10:27 PM
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I had the same problem and went with these:
Amazon Amazon

Not exactly OEM but with a little cut and splice my problem is gone.

Good luck...
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Old Apr 15, 2019 | 11:04 PM
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Look in the C6 parts for sale section, I saw some members parting cars out might be able to get a couple sockets.
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 11:22 PM
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There are some Corvette recyclers that have anything that you want especially for the C5 and C6.
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Old Mar 12, 2021 | 06:38 PM
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One of my sockets was heavily corroded and light was failing. You can no longer buy just the socket. Dealer wanted $268 for a whole light kit...

Luckily Dino’s Corvette Salvage had some for $25!
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Old Jan 16, 2024 | 11:35 AM
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Looks like you can buy it on amazon

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Old Jun 29, 2024 | 02:42 PM
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Looks like you can buy it on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Auveco-23104-.../dp/B0CK71P531
That's a ford part
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Originally Posted by Drift Vette
That's a ford part
If it fits the taillight housing securely and plugs into the pigtail with the correct wiring, that shouldn't be a problem.
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Old Jun 30, 2024 | 09:48 AM
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Reach out to Davies Corvette. That's where I got mine from several months ago.
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Searched C6 Corvette Tail Light Socket

https://www.topflightautomotive.com/...t-replacement/
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These are what you're looking for. Similar to the Ford part, but the "ears" are a little different.


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