Motormite 85878 Parking Light Bulb Socket - Front or Rear

Brand Motormite 85878
Position Front and Rear
Wire Quantity 3
Terminal Gender Female
Terminal Gender Hembra
Contenidos del paquete Toma de las señales direccionales traseras y de freno delantera
Longitud total 13in c/cable (2in sin)
Overall Length 13 in with wire (2 in without)
Package Contents And turn signal socket
Package Contents Gm front and rear stop
Package Contents Tail
Terminal Material Plastic
Terminal Material Plástico
Fits Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac · 46 vehicles

Extra-long leads. Socket assembly includes extended wiring for easier routing.

Multiple butt connectors. Built with connectors for straightforward wire joining.

Female terminal. Uses a female terminal design with a plastic terminal material.

Cross-references Dorman - HELP 82023, 57-4855 and 2444F for the same application. See all 8.

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Parking Light Bulb Socket for GM Front Applications

Restore a secure electrical connection with this Motormite parking light bulb socket, part number 85878. It uses a 3-wire female terminal layout and extra-long leads to simplify replacement on front lighting circuits where the original socket has worn, melted, or corroded.

Built for GM front stop, tail, and turn signal socket applications, this socket assembly is a direct-fit style service part for select Chevrolet Lumina, Chevrolet Lumina APV, Pontiac Trans Sport, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and Oldsmobile Silhouette models.

Key Features

  • Motormite 85878 parking light bulb socket
  • 3-wire harness design with female terminals
  • 13 in overall length with wire; 2 in without wire
  • Extra-long leads for routing and replacement flexibility
  • Plastic terminal material
  • Package contents include GM front and rear stop/tail/turn signal socket components as listed

Detailed Description

Dorman socket assemblies are engineered with extra-long leads and multiple butt connectors, giving technicians more room to make a clean repair at the lighting harness. This Motormite 85878 socket is a practical replacement for damaged parking light bulb socket connections where the original connector no longer holds the bulb securely or the terminals have degraded. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 82023 for the same application.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes Fits 1990-1994 Chevrolet Lumina, front; Fits 1990-1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV, front; Fits 1990-1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, front; Fits 1988-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, rear; and Fits 1990-1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette, front. For Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, confirm terminal style and wire color match the original socket before installation.

Common Problems This Socket Can Help Solve

  • Intermittent parking light operation caused by a loose socket connection
  • Burned, brittle, or melted bulb socket terminals
  • Corrosion at the front or rear lighting harness connector
  • Broken female terminals that no longer retain the bulb properly
  • Repair needs after a damaged GM stop, tail, or turn signal socket

Installation Notes and Tips

Compare the original connector, terminal count, and wire colors before splicing in the new socket. This is a 3-wire female socket assembly with an overall length of 13 inches with wire, so verify harness routing and available slack before cutting. On 1990-1994 Chevrolet Lumina, 1990-1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1990-1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, and 1990-1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette front applications, confirm the socket matches the original bulb location and terminal layout. On 1988-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme rear applications, verify the original rear lamp configuration before installation.

Quality Assurance

Motormite and Dorman socket assemblies are built as service replacement electrical components for GM lighting repairs. Part number 85878 is specified with a 3-wire female terminal design and extended lead length to support a proper harness repair.

This part fits 46 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelBody Type# DoorsPositionNotes
1994ChevroletLuminaN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1994ChevroletLuminaFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1994ChevroletLumina APVN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1994ChevroletLumina APVFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1994PontiacTrans SportN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1994PontiacTrans SportFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1993ChevroletLuminaN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1993ChevroletLuminaFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1993ChevroletLumina APVN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1993ChevroletLumina APVFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1993PontiacTrans SportN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1993PontiacTrans SportFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1992ChevroletLuminaN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1992ChevroletLuminaFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1992ChevroletLumina APVN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1992ChevroletLumina APVFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1992PontiacTrans SportN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1992PontiacTrans SportFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1991ChevroletLuminaN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1991ChevroletLuminaFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1991ChevroletLumina APVN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1991ChevroletLumina APVFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1991OldsmobileCutlass SupremeCoupeN/Aw/3 Wires; Yellow, Brown, Black
1991OldsmobileCutlass Supreme2 DoorN/AEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1991OldsmobileCutlass Supreme2 DoorN/A
1991OldsmobileSilhouetteN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1991OldsmobileSilhouetteFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1991PontiacTrans SportN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1991PontiacTrans SportFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1990ChevroletLuminaN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1990ChevroletLuminaFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1990ChevroletLumina APVN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1990ChevroletLumina APVFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1990OldsmobileCutlass SupremeCoupeN/Aw/3 Wires; Yellow, Brown, Black
1990OldsmobileCutlass Supreme2 DoorN/AEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1990OldsmobileCutlass Supreme2 DoorN/A
1990OldsmobileSilhouetteN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1990OldsmobileSilhouetteFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1990PontiacTrans SportN/A3-Wire Harness Parking Light Bulb Socket is compatible with multiple vehicle models.
1990PontiacTrans SportFrontEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1989OldsmobileCutlass SupremeN/Aw/3 Wires; Yellow, Brown, Black
1989OldsmobileCutlass SupremeN/AEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1989OldsmobileCutlass SupremeN/A
1988OldsmobileCutlass SupremeCoupeN/Aw/3 Wires; Yellow, Brown, Black
1988OldsmobileCutlass SupremeRearEnsure compatibility by comparing terminals to original socket for a 3-wire female Parking Light Bulb Socket.
1988OldsmobileCutlass SupremeN/A
Directly replaces or cross-references 8 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Dorman - HELP — 8202357-48552444F54270857712083006LS12S559