Standard Ignition S-1688 Parking Light Bulb Socket

Parking Light Bulb Socket for GM Applications

Standard Ignition S-1688 is a parking light bulb socket built for electrical repair work where the original socket has failed, loosened, or lost reliable contact. It uses high-grade materials to support strong conductivity and consistent terminal engagement in GM lighting and body electrical systems.

Compatible With 2002-2012 GMC Envoy, GMC Envoy XL, GMC Envoy XUV, Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia applications listed below, this socket is a direct-fit service part for vehicles with the matching connector style. Standard Ignition S-1688 is designed for technicians and DIY repairs that need a dependable replacement for worn socket connections.

Key Features

• Parking light bulb socket for electrical, lighting, and body repair
• Female connector with 1 connector interface
• 3 male blade terminals for secure electrical contact
• 5-wire design for the listed vehicle applications
• Built with materials selected to support conductivity and connection quality
• Standard Ignition S-1688 replacement socket for GM lighting service

Detailed Description

This Standard Ignition parking light bulb socket is engineered for vehicles that rely on a specific multi-wire socket connection at the lighting circuit. It is a practical replacement when the original socket shows heat damage, corrosion, broken terminals, or intermittent operation. Standard Ignition focuses on replacement electrical components that address common failure points found in original equipment designs, and S-1688 follows that approach for the listed Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC models.

This part cross-references Gates 1560 for the same application. Standard Ignition S-1688 is also referenced by Premium Guard PT1186 in related catalog data.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2012 Buick Enclave, N/A
• Fits 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse, N/A
• Fits 2012 GMC Acadia, N/A
• Fits 2009-2011 Buick Enclave, N/A, Neutral Safety Switch with Harness - Radio Capacitor
• Fits 2009-2011 Buick Enclave, N/A, For vehicles with wire connections
• Fits 2009-2011 GMC Acadia, N/A, 3 Wires
• Fits 2009-2011 GMC Acadia, N/A, For vehicles with wire connections
• Fits 2002-2009 GMC Envoy, N/A
• Fits 2002-2006 GMC Envoy XL, N/A
• Fits 2004-2005 GMC Envoy XUV, N/A

What It Helps Fix

• Intermittent parking light operation caused by a worn socket
• Corroded or heat-damaged bulb terminal connections
• Broken blade terminals or loose connector engagement
• Electrical contact loss in GM lighting circuits
• Failed socket housing in the original parking light assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, terminal count, and wire configuration before installation. Standard Ignition S-1688 uses a female connector with 3 male blade terminals and 5 wires, so matching the original harness layout is important for proper fitment. Inspect the bulb, connector pins, and surrounding wiring for heat damage or corrosion before completing the repair.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition backs this socket with decades of electrical parts development focused on technician needs and OE-style repair solutions. The brand’s pigtails and sockets are built to support reliable conductivity and consistent connections in demanding automotive electrical service.