What is this turn signal socket?

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karyins

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Please scroll down a bit for the pictures. Thanks to BADCUDA1!

I need to replace the front turn signal sockets. Got the Toyota part then realized that it doesn't fit my 4runner. I'm not sure why but could be due to the repair to the front years ago and the shop just used whatever they had at hand.

Please help me identify what model this socket is? Also if possible, can I find a socket that fit the wire plug on the 4runner but has the kind of click in socket for the bulb?

The socket is labeled "KOITO E7", and the wire plug is labeled "KS 2", if it helps.

Thanks!
 
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Looks like a H4 or H8 socket to me. I could be way off...They are both used for headlights/fog lights though.
 
Odd,that's the bulb socket you pulled out of the turn signal assembly? If you have a 03-05 the front signals use a wedge base 3157 if you have DRLs or 7440 if you don't, that looks like a 3157 you pulled
 
Thanks guys. I just went through hundreds of pictures of sockets on AutoZone and none of them fit. The H4, H8, 3157, 7440 sockets I found on Amazon don't look similar, not sure if they are what you mean though. Could you please post a picture or link?

Thanks!
 
riceandpho said:
got a pic of the headlights? could be using either 1156 bulb and socket or 1157 bulb and socket.
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Would be really nice if when posting pics they would take the effort to resize the picture so you don't need a 75 " flat screen to view it.

It's not hard at all just takes a little effort! :ybrick:
 
BADCUDA1 said:
Would be really nice if when posting pics they would take the effort to resize the picture so you don't need a 75 " flat screen to view it.

It's not hard at all just takes a little effort! :ybrick:
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Ha sorry about that. Posted from my phone and I was actually worried that the pictures are too small lol!
 
karyins said:
Ha sorry about that. Posted from my phone and I was actually worried that the pictures are too small lol!
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just a few minutes and they are the same size as your post.
Not really meant to get on you but over size pics are a pain in the rear to see and even read the post.
 

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BADCUDA1 said:
Glad to help!

Is that the bad socket? From what I see it looks okay.

What is the part number of the socket that isn't correct?

Production date may help I assume it's a 4Runner
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Yeah It's a 2004 4runner 4wd sr5.

The turn signal intermittently stops working. I can temporarily fix it every few weeks by filing off a bit oxidation on the bulb base and "pushing" the metal contacts in the socket. It's annoying.

I called Toyota dealer and they told me the socket part # is 90075-60060 based on vin#. Bought it on Amazon but it doesn't fit.

Here's the picture. The metal contacts are a bit wider and the small opening on top is seperated from the main opening so the wire plug can not insert.
 

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karyins said:
Yeah It's a 2004 4runner 4wd sr5.

The turn signal intermittently stops working. I can temporarily fix it every few weeks by filing off a bit oxidation on the bulb base and "pushing" the metal contacts in the socket. It's annoying.

I called Toyota dealer and they told me the socket part # is 90075-60060 based on vin#. Bought it on Amazon but it doesn't fit.

Here's the picture. The metal contacts are a bit wider and the small opening on top is seperated from the main opening so the wire plug can not insert.
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I'm not much help. All the possible fitment numbers I have come up with from 2008-1998 runners none are like your old socket.

I agree the 90075-60060 shows for the application but that not what you have in it now. No telling what it came from.

Three choices: Work on the socket you have ( clean the contacts using a micro brush and electrical contact cleaner and a little dielectric grease ) clean the bulb up too. But your still have the problem again later. My guess is the old socket you have doesn't fit the housing well and is letting moisture in. Causing the problem.

Best Bet
Use your new socket and found a connector for it.

Found an 2004 runner in a wrecking yard and get that section of socket and harness.
 
BADCUDA1 said:
Just seen this Good find ebay is your friend.

But like I said before it doesn't fit right causing the issue to begin with.

I'd fix it with the right parts.
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Yeah i'd love to have the right part but then I have to cut the wire and solder etc. Not good at that, maybe later by a mechanic if it comes to that.

For now I finally found ONE nissan socket off ebay, over the whole internet, not brand new but in better shape than mine. I'm not sure what's causing the intermittent connection issue but it's not the seal ring part. They look identical on both toyota and nissan sockets.

All I can see when it happens is that the bulb contacts got a bit oxidized. But even after I file it shinny sometimes it still doesn't work, then I had to kinda "push" the bulb into the socket, then it works. So it could be the oxidation, or something inside the socket, or both.

I'll try the dielectrical grease for sure. Should I only apply on the seal ring and the outter parts of the bulb base, or should I also put it directly on the contact surface? I have seen that being debated on forums and youtube. Any idea?

Thanks!
 
karyins said:
I'll try the dielectrical grease for sure. Should I only apply on the seal ring and the outter parts of the bulb base, or should I also put it directly on the contact surface? I have seen that being debated on forums and youtube. Any idea?

Thanks!
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Soldering really isn't much harder than finding the right parts! Sealing everything well is another story. I use a lot of shrink tubing but the harder to find stuff that does have the sealer in it. Baby steps Do the research by some the right tools and don't settle for just okay stuff. I hate fixing something and going back later. My customers like it too!

dielectric grease: is a good thing used right. Just takes a paper thing coating. I've got tubes at least 15-20 years old. A little goes a long way. Paper Thin coat on connections like bulbs and sockets.
 
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BADCUDA1 said:
Soldering really isn't much harder than finding the right parts! Sealing everything well is another story. I use a lot of shrink tubing but the harder to find stuff that does have the sealer in it. Baby steps Do the research by some the right tools and don't settle for just okay stuff. I hate fixing something and going back later. My customers like it too!

dielectric grease: is a good thing used right. Just takes a paper thing coating. I've got tubes at least 15-20 years old. A little goes a long way. Paper Thin coat on connections like bulbs and sockets.
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Paper thin on the contacts, got it! Thank you very much! If that doesn't fix it then I'll go the more permanent route.
 
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