How to Replace a Headlight Bulb Connector in Your Vehicle || Solder and Crimp

Today I replaced the headlight bulb connectors/harnesses on my '95 Ford Ranger. This same process should apply to many makes and models as well as other wiring connectors. In this video, I explained how to replace the connectors by soldering and by using crimp (butt) connectors.
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AC Delco LS256
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Weller Soldering Gun Kit:
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Wire Terminal Kit:
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Heat Shrink Tubing:
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Klein Tools Wire Crimper:
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Irwin Automatic Wire Stripper:
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Performance Tool Test Light:
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[@natea530]

Hey man just wanted to say thanks for this simple and helpful video. I needed my headlight bulb connector changed and I called a couple mechanics and they told me they were weeks out plus it was going to cost over $100 at least to fix. So I looked up videos and found yours. Bought the part for $20. Took my time, and 40 mins later it was fixed and works! Saved me a ton of hassle and time and money. I also know a new skill now. Thanks!

[@robertboak8502]

Actually did the same thing and i am gna try this tmrw

[@fugeu7799]

I really appreciate how you did the passenger side a more shop professional way, then the driver side more amateur but very good diy.

[@thestitchqueencrochet]

Thank you so much for this! I crimped the butt connectors wrong so many times, but I eventually go it ❤😂

[@xtobelle]

thanks so much for this tutorial! i'll be attempting this on my headlight tomorrow and i feel so much more confident because of your clear instructions

[@beast_0012]

That camera man is very skilled.

[@halo2bullseye922]

Thanks for this video, man. It's great. Also, what the eff! I didn't know there was an automatic wire stripping tool! That thing looks DOPE!

[@roninvalkyrie85]

Hell yeah. I can do this. Thanks for making it look easy!

[@RickyJr46]

You do good work sir!

[@7kandyland]

Great tutorial!

[@NutsandBoltsAuto]

These are the headlight sockets used in this video:
AC Delco LS256
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Weller Soldering Gun Kit:
amzn.to/3ru1ggz
Wire Terminal Kit:
amzn.to/3t2HZmM
Heat Shrink Tubing:
amzn.to/3v7hA91
Klein Tools Wire Crimper:
amzn.to/3cgcb6P
Irwin Automatic Wire Stripper:
amzn.to/3kY4Ixd
Performance Tool Test Light:
amzn.to/2PN01ek

[@olenaerhardt7725]

On our 2003 Chevy Cavalier the burned socket has 3 wires: Black in the middle, Red and Green (Green is burned) on the sides. A new socket (exactly same as in this film) I bought has 3 wires - all Black. Does it matter which one goes on Red which one on Green, if I connect central Black wires together? Thank you for so useful and informative film.

[@larrywardiii3411]

Thanks!

[@NutsandBoltsAuto]

Thank you! I'm glad to help 😀

[@craigjones1773]

My 2013 Taurus headlight connector is smoking when i put the car in neutral can i just cut it and duck tape it up until i can get it fixed

[@ramonbarajas2258]

My car came with custom led headlights and those lights come with alot of trouble..my question is can i use the same process to go back to stock headlights?

[@S-Kidz]

Very nice me Sr

[@DJDayGo]

hey so I did this but my high beams don't work but my low beams do work if I swap the the left and right wires my high beams work but lows don't

[@olenaerhardt7725]

Did you find the solution? On our 2003 Chevy Cavalier the burned socket has 3 wires: Black in the middle, Red and Green (Green is burned) on the sides. A new socket (exactly same as in this film) I bought has 3 wires - all Black. I have a question, if it matters which one goes on Red which one on Green, if I connect central Black wires together. But from you post follows that it won't work correctly either way. Did you use same blue socket?

[@roberthaizlip4057]

Couldn't u just buy new harness and plug it in both ends and done??

[@PaulWeezy50]

Then you'll have to disconnect all of the bulbs instead of just the bulbs affected. Some ppl don't want the hassle

[@roberthaizlip4057]

@@PaulWeezy50 Seems a ton shorter work and hassle than this lol

[@PaulWeezy50]

@@roberthaizlip4057 Lol. It SEEMS. But it's the same process of removing the bulb, but now you have to remove ALL the bulbs and run the wiring back through without catching and tangling. I assure you a quick splice isn't as long. Lol. He went slower because he was demonstrating.

[@roberthaizlip4057]

@@PaulWeezy50 Not much to really tangle on and there's only 4 bulbs to unplug click, click , click click done....ur not "removing" bulbs just simply unplugging them lol

[@PaulWeezy50]

@roberthaizlip4057 Clearly you haven't done it on this model. Lol. I have. You have to go through individual compartments and run the wires through. I didn't say it was extremely hard, but it's definitely more tedious and time consuming. Also, You still have to "remove" the bulbs if you're installing new wiring. Unless you plan on replacing perfectly good bulbs. 😂