Motormite 85869 Parking Light Bulb Socket - Rear

Parking Light Bulb Socket for GM Applications

Motormite 85869 is a parking light bulb socket built for GM vehicles that use a 2-wire connection and a straight connector. It features extra-long leads and multiple butt connectors to support replacement of damaged or corroded socket assemblies on select Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models.

Key Features

• Parking light bulb socket with 2-wire harness design
• Female terminal gender with plastic terminal material
• Overall length: 12.5 in. with wire, 2.25 in. without wire
• Extra-long leads for routing and repair flexibility
• Package contents: Back-up and Side Marker Socket
• Cross-reference part numbers include 08565 and 12027133

Detailed Description

This Motormite 85869 socket assembly is a direct-fit style electrical socket for parking light, side marker, and back-up lamp service on many GM platforms. It is commonly used on Chevrolet S10, Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Sonoma, GMC Jimmy, and Pontiac Firebird applications, along with additional Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Chevrolet truck and car models listed in the fitment data. The 2-wire configuration and straight connector layout support replacement of worn factory sockets where the original terminal style and connector orientation must match.

This part cross-references 08565 and 12027133 for the same application. Motormite 85869 is also listed under interchange numbers LS50 and S768.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Intermittent or non-working parking light output
• Heat-damaged, brittle, or melted socket housing
• Corrosion at the terminal connection
• Broken or loose wiring at the lamp socket
• Failed side marker or back-up light socket contact

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the original socket uses a 2-wire connection and a straight connector before ordering.
• Check terminal gender against the factory socket; this part uses female terminals.
• Confirm bulb style and connector orientation on the vehicle before installation.
• Inspect the harness for corrosion or heat damage before splicing in the replacement socket.

Quality Assurance

Dorman-engineered socket assemblies are built with extended leads and multiple butt connectors to support electrical repair work on GM lighting circuits. Motormite 85869 is specified for a wide range of 1979-1999 GM vehicles, including Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet S10, and Pontiac Firebird applications.