Dorman 84790 Headlight Socket

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1. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

   
   Color and gauge info, February 2, 2013

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   Jerry Robison (Silicon Valley, USA) –

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   This review is from: Dorman 84790 Headlight Socket (Automotive)

   I’m modding a 25-yr old Ford van with new wiring and relays, and needed new sockets because the originals were fragile. Fat chance you’re going to find a supplier that actually lists their wire size or color pinouts or the temperature rating. (Temp rating later found on the package, backside). For comparision I have in my possession a lot of wire stock, in all gauges, unambiguously labeled according to gauge and insulation material. My wire stripper says that this Dorman product is built with 16 gauge wire and that’s what my eye detects when comparing to my labeled stock. The insulation material on Dorman is a bit shinier, rubbery and thicker than my 16 ga GXL. I wouldn’t be surprised if it as GP spec, but I don’t know.

   The socket housing is plastic, not ceramic, so I can’t agree with their «High Temp» label. Back of the package says «high temperature nylon» and gives a rating of 482F / 250C. I like the rubber boot which will shield the rear of the housing. It will not provide water tight protection for the lugs on the lamp because it is not wide enough to completely cover the lug base.

   As for pinouts…looking into the socket from the lamp side with the center connection at the top, you get BLUE on top, BLACK to the right and RED to the left. I’ll post a pic of the harness side. This works for many people but it did not match my vehicle colors (green v blue) or where my original red was. This is not a show-stopper, just need to recreate the connections according by position. However, since I’ve got 12 ga stock in my preferred colors in a known insulation temperature grade, you know exactly what I’m gonna do. Yes, you can get the terminals out.

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2. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

   
   Works fine in my homemade H4 60/55 watt headlight harness in my 1971 Land Cruiser FJ40, July 20, 2012

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   kkamazon –

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   Using in a H4 headlight conversion. Plugs and wiring appear to be high quality. Wire gauge appears to be only 14 gauge. They really should be 12 gauge to allow higher wattage headlights.

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3. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

   
   Works like a charm on a ’99 Subaru Impreza, May 1, 2012

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   G. Low «GW» (California) –
   
     

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   I have been having intermittent problems with the headlights on my ’99 Subaru Impreza. For a while, I thought it was the cheap 9003 bulbs that I have been buying. The problem turned out to be the original headlight socket. The plastic housing for the socket was brittle and appeared burned out.

   Purchase these Dorman sockets and swapped out the old ones. Work just fine. I noted the the wiring colors on these sockets are different from the wiring colors my vehicle. I used a VOM to make sure that the wiring is connected correctly.

   I highly recommend this product. BTW, one pack comes with 2 sockets.

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4. 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

   
   Picture is Incorrect – Interior Color is Chrome not Black, March 24, 2011

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   Bryan in PHX (Phx, AZ) –

   This review is from: Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Headlights OE Style Replacement Headlamps Driver/P…

   I ended up purchasing these which are Replacement OEM style for a ’99 Laredo:
   1999 – 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO HEADLIGHT SET BRAND NEW 2000 2001 2002 2003 99 00 01 02 03 04 LIMITED HEADLIGHTS HEADLAMPS HEADLAMP SET

   Not only the picture is incorrect the description is incorrect according to the email from the seller.
   I really liked the look of these lights, but was confused by the picture, because Clear Parking lamps usually or always have a Chrome Interior bezel. so I emailed the seller. Based on the sellers response it appears these are standard Limited/Overland Headlamps. Not a combo of both.

   I would like to know the following before ordering:
   One reviewer commented the product was not as pictured, With a Black Interior.
   What color are the headlamp interiors, Black or Chrome?
   What color are the parking lamp lenses, Amber or Clear?
   Is the headlamp lens, Smoke Tinted or Clear?

   Response:
   These lights are the chrome clear lights.
   If you are looking for the smoked black lights – I have included a link below.
   1999-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Headlight Set LH Driver and RH Passenger Headlights 99 00 01 02 03 04 (These headlamps will also fit the Limited model) 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Left and Right Hand Headlamp Pair

   I did more research and the 2002-2004 Laredo Models have a Black Background with a Clear Turn Signal Light, as shown in this picture. Those parts numbers are OEM: 55155129AF LH (Driver Side) and 55155128AF RH (Passenger Side)
   TYC 20-5576-80 Jeep Grand Cherokee Driver Side Headlight Assembly
   TYC 20-5575-80 Jeep Grand Cherokee Passenger Side Headlight Assembly
   or pair
   2002-2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Laredo) Headlight Assembly 1-Pair(Driver and Passenger Sides)

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5. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

   
   AWESOME, November 1, 2012

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   Surf5rgurl (Mililani, Hawaii) –

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   This review is from: Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Headlights OE Style Replacement Headlamps Driver/P…

   I’ve sanded, tooth-pasted, and everything under the sun to get my headlights cleaned but nothing worked. Bought this product for my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Fit perfectly. I couldn’t change them out though. I was probably doing it wrong. Got them installed professionally. They work great. When the mechanic changed the lights, one of the bulbs did not work, but he just took the bulb from my old headlights and that worked fine. Most importantly I CAN FINALLY SEE!! They are beautiful and make my Jeep look brand new. I love this. Highly recommend! Shipping killed me though to Hawaii. Oh well, just glad I passed my safety check and am able to see early morning and at night.

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6. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

   
   Easy Purchase – Wrong Item Shipped – But Worked…, January 12, 2011

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   Mark S. Cohen –

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   This review is from: Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Headlights OE Style Replacement Headlamps Driver/P…

   Purchasing was great (price and delivery time), but the part ordered was not what was
   shipped – although they worked perfectly. Product quality was superb.

   The picture shown was for Headlight Assemblies with black interiors, but the ones
   delivered were with chrome interiors. They looked good, just not stock for the
   vehicle they were ordered for. The owner liked them, however, so we were good-to-go.

   I’d purchase from them again based on pricing – but only if I have enough time to
   work out an exchange if the wrong item is shipped again.

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