New here and also a question for the ELECTRICAL heads???

Mister BLASTEE · 06-08-07, 04:40

Hello everyone so cali noob here looking for some electrical help. Long story short I have a new 2007 Dodge Caliber and I ripped the RHS rear brake light socket in half and ordered a replacement which should get here by tues. The socket is whats broken but all the wiring is fine. My Question is will I be able to repair it at home? If so can you walk me through it? How difficult would this be?
Thanks in advance

MB

Pb2theMax · 06-09-07, 06:02

You'll probably have to figure it out on your own. There should only be a few wires.

862sik · 06-09-07, 10:09

probably pretty easy, a few ways to do it.

get some solder, tape (or shrink wrap) and connect the wires

use butt connectors to connect the wires.

or wire caps.

personally im a solder person, but if u use butt connectors make sure the connection is tight and insulated (wrap the connector and the wire with tape to be sure.

EOppie · 06-10-07, 08:45

should be easy. If you can tell which wires were connected to which on the socket, simply follow that as a guide. I would reccomend soldering them since they are going to be pretty critical, and possibly exposed however you could use butt connectors. Do Not...repeat..NOT use wire nuts.

Mister BLASTEE · 06-10-07, 10:29

Should i disconnect the battery??

862sik · 06-11-07, 01:09

just do it one at a time, if it shorts there is always a fuse.

i think you CAN disconnect the battery just hope you dont have a factory stereo with a code that you DONT have hehe.

yea dont use wire caps, i was just stating lol!

Deenice21 · 08-01-07, 02:52

first question is do you have a test light?

if you do then it wont be hard fixing it