Handy Pack HP4180 Parking Light Bulb Socket - Front or Rear

Parking Light Bulb Socket for Chrysler Applications

The Handy Pack HP4180 is a pigtail and socket assembly for repairing damaged exterior lighting connections. It uses a female connector with a 10.25-inch harness and 3-wire lead for direct splice-in service on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth applications.

Fits 1986-2002 Dodge Ram, Chrysler LeBaron, and Jeep Cherokee lighting applications where the original socket or lead has failed. The HP4180 is built for stop, tail, and turn socket repair where corrosion, heat, or broken terminals have affected the factory connection.

Key Features

• Female connector with 1 connector interface
• 10.25-inch harness length for splice repair
• 3-wire lead for stop, tail, and turn circuits
• Direct replacement style pigtail and socket assembly
• Supports repair of broken or corroded wiring connections
• Handy Pack HP4180 part number for catalog matching

Detailed Description

The Handy Pack HP4180 parking light bulb socket is a practical electrical repair part for restoring exterior lamp function without replacing the full harness. The color-coded lead wires are designed to splice into the existing wiring harness using standard crimping tools, making it a straightforward solution for socket and connector damage. This HP4180 socket assembly is listed for a wide range of Chrysler-family vehicles, including Dodge Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Jeep Cherokee, and Chrysler LeBaron applications.

This part cross-references OE-style service needs for Chrysler lighting repairs where a female socket connector and 3-wire pigtail are required. Use HP4180 when the original socket is loose, heat-damaged, or corroded and the wiring connection needs to be renewed for reliable lamp operation.

What It Is Used For

• Repairing a broken parking light bulb socket
• Restoring stop, tail, and turn signal wiring continuity
• Replacing corroded or heat-damaged connector terminals
• Fixing intermittent exterior light operation caused by poor socket contact
• Renewing a damaged pigtail on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth lighting circuits

Installation Notes and Tips

Splice the color-coded lead wires into the existing harness with appropriate crimping tools and verify wire routing before final assembly. Confirm connector orientation and socket style against the vehicle’s original part, especially on applications that note 90-degree or straight socket configurations. For fitment-specific service, verify the vehicle year, make, model, and position before installation. Fits 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500, front; fits 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500, front; fits 1999-2001 Jeep Cherokee, rear.

Quality Assurance

Handy Pack HP4180 is a cataloged electrical socket assembly built for repair-focused service on listed Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth applications. The design supports direct splice-in replacement of damaged lighting connections using standard electrical repair methods.