Motormite 85862 Side Marker Light Socket - Rear

Side Marker Light Socket for Chrysler and Dodge

Restore a reliable electrical connection for the side marker lamp with this Motormite side marker light socket. Part number 85862 is built with extra-long leads and multiple butt connectors to simplify replacement on vehicles that use a 2-wire, bayonet-style bulb setup.

Compatible With Chrysler Daytona, LeBaron, Town & Country, Dynasty, New Yorker, Newport, Imperial, and Fifth Avenue, plus Dodge Daytona, Spirit, Aries, 600, and select B-Series and D-Series trucks and vans. It also covers select Plymouth Acclaim and Reliant applications, along with Buick Skylark models equipped with the special lighting package.

• Brand: Motormite
• Part number: 85862
• Side marker light socket replacement for electrical repair work
• 2-wire design with female terminals
• Overall length: 12 in with wire, 2 in without
• Plastic terminal material
• Extra-long leads for easier routing and connection
• Multiple butt connectors included in the socket assembly design

This Motormite 85862 socket is a direct-fit style replacement for side marker lamp repairs where the original connector is heat-damaged, corroded, brittle, or no longer holding a secure bulb connection. It is listed across a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and select Buick applications from 1975-1990, including Chrysler LeBaron and Dodge Daytona models with 2-wire bayonet bulb configurations. This part cross-references Dorman-style applications such as 2567F and 5463A for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Broken or cracked side marker light socket housing
• Intermittent side marker lamp operation from worn terminals
• Corrosion at the original socket connection
• Heat damage at the bulb contact area
• Failed wiring connection at the cornering or marker lamp circuit

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle uses a 2-wire, bayonet-style bulb before installation. Match the existing wiring layout, trim the leads as needed, and use proper butt-connector splicing practices for a secure electrical repair. Confirm lamp function after installation on Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth applications.

Quality Assurance

Motormite socket assemblies are engineered with extended leads and connector provisions to support a cleaner replacement process and dependable electrical contact in lighting repairs.