Standard Ignition S-1188 Rear Light Harness Connector

Rear Light Harness Connector for OE-Style Repair

Standard Ignition S-1188 is a rear light harness connector built for electrical repair on a wide range of GM and Pontiac applications. It uses a rectangular female connector body with 5 blade-style male terminals and 5 wires to restore a secure rear lighting connection where the original plug has failed.

Key Features

• Rectangular female connector design for rear light harness service
• 5 terminal blade interface with 5-wire configuration
• Built with high-grade materials for strong conductivity and stable contact
• OE-style replacement for rear lighting connector repair
• Direct application coverage for Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile vehicles

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition S-1188 is a rear light harness connector used to repair damaged, heat-affected, or corroded rear lamp wiring connections. The connector shape, terminal layout, and female housing design are matched for service on vehicles such as the 1995-1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1995-1996 GMC Yukon, and 2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird, along with many other GM truck and passenger car applications. This part number, S-1188, is designed for technicians who need a dependable electrical connector that restores continuity at the rear lighting circuit without altering the original harness layout.

This part cross-references 1P1976 and 57-5757 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Intermittent rear light operation caused by worn connector terminals
• Corrosion at the rear lamp harness plug
• Heat damage or melting at the connector body
• Broken terminal retention in the original rear light connector
• Electrical connection loss at the tail lamp harness

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and wire layout before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, and model, especially on 1995-1997 Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs, 1996-1999 Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari, and 2000-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue or Pontiac Firebird applications. Match the existing harness configuration and inspect the mating terminals for damage before completing the repair. Standard Ignition S-1188 is also listed for 1993-1994 Pontiac Bonneville rear lighting service.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supports this connector with materials selected for conductivity and consistent electrical contact. The brand’s pigtail and socket program is developed from long-term aftermarket and technician-focused research to address common OE connector failure points.