Handy Pack HP4580 Parking Light Bulb Socket

Parking Light Bulb Socket for Classic GM Applications

The Handy Pack HP4580 parking light bulb socket is a universal double-contact pigtail and socket assembly for repairing damaged exterior lighting connections. It is built for direct splice-in use with color-coded lead wires, making it a practical choice for restoring reliable electrical contact on classic Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and Oldsmobile vehicles.

Key Features

• Universal double-contact parking light bulb socket
• Female connector with 2 terminals and 2 wires
• Color-coded lead wires for straightforward harness splicing
• Helps repair broken or corroded socket connections
• Suitable for rear parking light applications on listed vehicles
• Handy Pack HP4580 replacement socket assembly

Detailed Description

Handy Pack HP4580 is a parking light bulb socket pigtail assembly used to restore electrical continuity where the original socket has failed from corrosion, heat, or physical damage. The female connector design and two-wire layout support a clean splice into the existing wiring harness using standard crimping tools. This makes the HP4580 a practical service part for classic GM lighting repairs, including Buick LeSabre, Buick Riviera, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Starfire, Cadillac Eldorado, Chevrolet Bel Air, Chevrolet Impala, Buick Century, and Buick Roadmaster applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1959-1965 Buick LeSabre, rear
• Fits 1963-1965 Buick Riviera, rear
• Fits 1961-1965 Buick Skylark, rear
• Fits 1961-1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
• Fits 1961-1962 Oldsmobile Starfire, rear
• Fits 1956-1961 Cadillac Eldorado, rear
• Fits 1958-1959 Chevrolet Bel Air, rear
• Fits 1958-1959 Chevrolet Impala, rear
• Fits 1955-1958 Buick Century, rear
• Fits 1955-1958 Buick Roadmaster, rear

Common Repair Uses

• Restores a parking light socket with broken internal contacts
• Replaces a corroded rear lamp socket connection
• Fixes intermittent lighting caused by damaged wiring at the socket
• Helps recover proper bulb retention and electrical contact
• Supports repair of aged harness ends on classic GM lighting systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Splice the color-coded lead wires into the existing harness using appropriate crimping tools and verified wiring practices. Confirm bulb type, terminal alignment, and socket orientation before final assembly. Inspect the surrounding harness for heat damage or corrosion so the repair addresses the full electrical fault, not only the socket end.

Quality Assurance

Handy Pack HP4580 is a service replacement socket assembly intended for electrical repair work on listed classic vehicle applications. Its universal double-contact design and splice-in lead wires provide a straightforward way to restore a damaged parking light connection.