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Motormite 85897 Headlight Connector

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Headlight Connector for OE-Style Repair

Restore a damaged or corroded headlamp connection with this Motormite headlight connector, part number 85897. It is built to match the appearance and function of the original hardware on specified applications, with a plastic housing and spade terminal design for a direct electrical repair.

Fits a wide range of vehicles including Pontiac Firebird, Chevrolet Express 2500, and GMC Savana 2500 applications where the correct headlamp socket for a 4701 bulb is required.

Key Features

  • Motormite 85897 headlight connector for OE-style replacement
  • Plastic connector body for standard electrical repair use
  • Spade terminal type for the specified headlamp socket application
  • Headlamp socket for 4701 bulb
  • Direct-fit style replacement for selected Pontiac, Chevrolet, GMC, Chrysler, Jeep, Buick, Oldsmobile, Geo, and Isuzu applications

Detailed Description

This Motormite 85897 headlight connector is engineered to match the original part’s appearance and function on listed vehicles. It is designed for headlight circuit repair where the factory connector has heat damage, broken terminals, or worn contacts. The connector uses a plastic housing and spade terminals, and it is specified as a headlamp socket for a 4701 bulb. This part cross-references 57-4529 and 5301A for the same application.

Vehicle coverage includes long-tail search applications such as a 1998-2000 Pontiac Firebird headlight connector, a 1996 Chevrolet Express 2500 high beam headlamp socket, and a 1988-1991 GMC C1500 high beam connector for a 4-headlight system. It also applies to 1986-1988 Pontiac Sunbird and 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado high beam headlight repairs where the 4701 bulb socket is specified.

Common Repair Uses

  • Repairing melted or brittle headlight plugs
  • Replacing terminals that no longer hold a secure connection
  • Fixing intermittent high beam operation on 4-headlight systems
  • Restoring power delivery to a 4701 bulb headlamp socket
  • Addressing corrosion or heat-related connector failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and headlamp configuration before installation. This connector is listed for specific high beam and sealed beam applications, including several 4-headlight systems, so confirm the bulb type and terminal layout against the original part. Match the existing wiring carefully and inspect the harness for heat damage before connecting the new socket.

Quality Assurance

Motormite specifies this connector as a replacement built to match original hardware function on listed applications, using quality materials for reliable performance and durability.

BrandMotormite
Part Number85897
MaterialPlastic
Package ContentsHeadlamp Socket For 4701 Bulb
Terminal TypeSpade
Weather ResistantNo

This part fits 153 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2000PontiacFirebirdN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1999PontiacFirebirdN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1998PontiacFirebirdN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1996ChevroletExpress 2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1996ChevroletG30N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1996GMCG3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1996GMCSavana 2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1995ChevroletG10N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1995ChevroletG20N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1995ChevroletG30N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1995GMCG1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1995GMCG2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1995GMCG3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1994ChevroletG10N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1994ChevroletG20N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1994ChevroletG30N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1994GMCG1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1994GMCG2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1994GMCG3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1994PontiacSunbirdN/AHigh Beam with Sealed Beam Headlights
1993ChevroletG10N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1993ChevroletG20N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1993ChevroletG30N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1993ChryslerImperialN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1993ChryslerNew YorkerN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1993GMCG1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1993GMCG2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1993GMCG3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1993PontiacSunbirdN/AHigh Beam with Sealed Beam Headlights
1992ChevroletG10N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1992ChevroletG20N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1992ChevroletG30N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1992ChryslerImperialN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1992GMCG1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1992GMCG2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1992GMCG3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1992OldsmobileToronadoN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1992PontiacSunbirdN/AHigh Beam with Sealed Beam Headlights
1991ChevroletBlazerN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChevroletC1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChevroletC2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChevroletC3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChevroletK1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChevroletK2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChevroletK3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChevroletR1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChevroletR2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChevroletR3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChevroletV1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChevroletV2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991ChryslerImperialN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1991GeoStormN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1991GMCC1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991GMCC2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991GMCC3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991GMCJimmyN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991GMCK1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991GMCK3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991GMCR1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991GMCR2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991GMCV1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991GMCV2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991GMCV3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1991OldsmobileToronadoN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1991PontiacSunbirdN/AHigh Beam with Sealed Beam Headlights
1990ChevroletBlazerN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChevroletC1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChevroletC2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChevroletC3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChevroletK1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChevroletK2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChevroletK3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChevroletR1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChevroletR2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChevroletR3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChevroletV1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChevroletV2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990ChryslerImperialN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1990GeoStormN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1990GMCC1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990GMCC2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990GMCC3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990GMCJimmyN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990GMCK1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990GMCK3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990GMCR1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990GMCR2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990GMCV1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990GMCV2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990GMCV3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1990JeepWagoneerN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1990OldsmobileToronadoN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1990PontiacSunbirdN/AHigh Beam with Sealed Beam Headlights
1989ChevroletBlazerN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletC1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletC2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletC3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletK1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletK2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletK3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletR1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletR2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletR2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletR3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletV1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989ChevroletV2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCC1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCC2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCC3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCJimmyN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCK1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCK3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCR1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCR2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCR2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCV1500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCV2500 SuburbanN/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989GMCV3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1989IsuzuImpulseN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1989JeepWagoneerN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1989OldsmobileToronadoN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1989PontiacSunbirdN/AHigh Beam with Sealed Beam Headlights
1988BuickReattaN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1988ChevroletC1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988ChevroletC2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988ChevroletC3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988ChevroletK1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988ChevroletK2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988ChevroletK3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988ChevroletR20N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988ChevroletR30N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988ChevroletV30N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988GMCC1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988GMCC2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988GMCC3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988GMCK1500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988GMCK3500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988GMCR2500N/AHigh Beam compatible with a 4-headlight system.
1988IsuzuImpulseN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1988JeepWagoneerN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1988OldsmobileToronadoN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1988PontiacSunbirdN/AHigh Beam Headlight Connector for Bulb 4701 with 2 wires
1987BuickCenturyN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1987BuickRivieraN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1987JeepWagoneerN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1987OldsmobileToronadoN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1987PontiacSunbirdN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1986BuickCenturyN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1986BuickRivieraN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1986JeepWagoneerN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1986OldsmobileToronadoN/AHigh Beam Headlight Connector for Bulb 4701 with 2 wires
1986PontiacSunbirdN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.
1985JeepWagoneerN/APrior to purchase, ensure compatibility with various models and years for this Headlight Connector.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

090015301A57-4529S540

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.