Re: [Chrysler300] Integrated LED dash light unit?

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Bob Haag

On Sep 22, 2020, at 6:08 PM, 'Rich Barber' c300@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Keith:

I’ve found that continuity on the board can be lost at the point the pin connects to the copper circuitry. The pins have a base that protrudes over the mounting hole to contact the copper. The base of the hollow brass pin penetrates the circuit board and is then splayed to fasten it in place—like a rivet. Continuity of a loose pin may be regained by cleaning the contact point and/or tightening the pin by “re-splaying” the bottom of the pin base—using a pointed punch or large nail. If the turn signal bulbs in the bumper sockets work but the indicator light does not, it is more likely a continuity problem on the board. I’ve also scuffed the copper circuitry at the bulb locations with Scotchbrite pads to improve the continuity to the bulb holder. There are two different types of bulb holders. One holds a two-pin base bulb and the other holds the baseless “peanut” bulb. Both types require good contact with the bulb.

Rich Barber
Brentwood, CA

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Keith Langendorfer keith_A_Lang@xxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 2:04 PM
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Subject: [Chrysler300] Integrated LED dash light unit?

Folks

I’m told that there’s an integrated bulb/socket that can be used to replace the 158 bulb and the small twist-in socket that’s used in Mopars that have the printed circuit board dash in cars like the 300K.

Does anyone have any info like a part # and source? One of the directional signal indicator lights in the dash isn’t working and I’m thinking it’s the socket since a new bulb doesn’t fix the issue. I don’t have another one of those 1/8th turn plug in sockets so was thinking of going to LED one piece arrangement to replace the two parts.

Thanks in advance,

Keith