Give your lamp bulb a new connection point with the Dorman tail lamp socket 85832 from the Conduct-Tite line, a 3-wire, 90-degree double-contact socket for front and rear lamp positions. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1988-1997 Chevrolet C1500, 1988-1997 Chevrolet K1500 and 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
This assembly is listed under two names, tail lamp socket and electrical socket. It holds the bulb and carries power to it through its three wires. Dorman builds its socket assemblies with extra-long leads and multiple butt connectors for joining the socket to the existing wiring.
- Extra-long leads: overall length is 9.5 in with wire and 3 in without, with multiple butt connectors for the splice.
- Easy installation: no special tools are required.
- Specifications: 3 wires, female terminals and plastic terminal material.
- Quality: made to strict engineering quality standards from high-quality materials.
Signs a lamp socket may need replacing include a lamp that flickers or won't light even with a good bulb, corroded or burnt contacts, and a cracked or loose socket body. If the socket is the cause, this part replaces it. Check the bulb and wiring first. Package contents: one 90-degree front and rear socket. Country of origin: China.
Interchange: LS7 · 784872 · 787118 · 08582 · 8582 · LS6475 · 12003759 · 12089348 · 16506098 · 2554F · 2582F · 82020 · 5411A · 5411C · 5411PT · 5413 · S502
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
LS7, 784872, 787118, 08582, 8582, LS6475, 12003759, 12089348, 16506098, 2554F, 2582F, 82020, 5411A, 5411C, 5411PT, 5413, S502
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Dorman 85832 socket do?
This tail lamp socket / electrical socket holds the lamp bulb and carries power to it through three wires. The 90-degree, double-contact Conduct-Tite socket is listed for front and rear lamp positions.
Does it fit a 1988-1997 Chevrolet C1500?
Yes. The 1988-1997 Chevrolet C1500 is a listed application, as are the 1988-1997 Chevrolet K1500 and the 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for your vehicle.
How long are the socket's leads?
Overall length is 9.5 in with wire and 3 in without. The socket has 3 wires with female terminals.
Is installation difficult?
No special tools are required. Dorman's socket assemblies come with extra-long leads and multiple butt connectors for joining the socket to the vehicle's wiring.
What are signs a lamp socket may need replacing?
Signs include a lamp that flickers or stays dark with a known-good bulb, corroded or burnt contacts, or a cracked or loose socket. Rule out the bulb and wiring before replacing the socket.
