Motormite 84402 Headlight Socket - High Beam or Low Beam

Headlight Socket for Reliable Electrical Repair

Restore a secure headlight connection with this Motormite headlight socket pigtail connector. Part number 84402 is built for clean, dependable electrical repairs and accessory installations, with weatherproof terminals and a locking tab for a quick-disconnect connection.

Compatible with a wide range of high-temperature headlight applications, including select Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac CTS, and Mazda 6 models. This 2-wire, 16-gauge female socket is designed for direct replacement use where a blade-style terminal connection is required.

Key Features

• Motormite 84402 headlight socket pigtail connector
• 2-wire design with 16-gauge wiring
• Female connector and female blade terminals
• Weatherproof terminals for improved connection protection
• Locking tab for a secure quick-disconnect fit
• Package contents: 2 sockets
• Overall length: 6.75 in; wiring harness length: 5.5 in

Detailed Description

Motormite 84402 is a replacement headlight socket built for electrical repair work where heat resistance and connection reliability matter. The female blade-terminal design supports a clean installation and a stable connection at the lamp end, while the locking tab helps keep the connector seated during normal vehicle operation. Use this part number 84402 when replacing damaged, heat-affected, or corroded headlight sockets on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Impala, Pontiac G6, Nissan Altima, and Volvo S80.

This socket is listed for high-temperature applications across multiple makes and models, including high beam and low beam positions where specified. It is a practical choice for restoring proper headlight function on vehicles such as the Audi A4, Chevrolet Malibu, and Mazda RX-8 when the original connector has deteriorated.

What It Helps Fix

• Intermittent headlight operation caused by worn socket terminals
• Heat damage at the headlamp connector
• Corrosion or poor contact at the bulb socket
• Broken locking tabs that prevent a secure connection
• Failed pigtail wiring during headlight repair or replacement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original connector style, terminal count, and wire gauge before installation. This socket uses a 2-terminal female blade configuration and is listed for high-temperature headlight applications. Match the vehicle position shown in the fitment data, such as high beam or low beam, and confirm the connector seats fully until the locking tab engages.

Fits 2005-2010 Buick LaCrosse, high beam; 2008-2010 Cadillac CTS; 2005-2010 Chevrolet Corvette; 2006-2010 Chevrolet Impala, high beam; 2004-2010 Chevrolet Malibu, high beam; 2009-2010 Mazda 6, low beam; 2007-2010 Nissan Altima; 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, high beam; 2007-2010 Volvo S80; and additional listed applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Motormite 84402 is engineered for dependable electrical repair use with weather-resistant terminals and a locking connector design. It is intended as a direct replacement-style socket for listed applications and is supplied as a 2-socket package.