{"product_id":"h7-h8-h11-h16-headlight-bulb-socket-connector-oem-5186-00-001a","title":"H7 \/ H8 \/ H11 \/ H16 Headlight Bulb Socket Connector – OEM 5186-00-001A | Universal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eH7 \/ H8 \/ H11 \/ H16 Headlight Bulb Socket Connector – OEM 5186-00-001A | Universal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal replacement 2-pin bulb socket connector for H7, H8, H11, and H16 halogen headlight and fog light bulbs. Cross-references OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003e5186-00-001A\u003c\/strong\u003e. Used across European, Asian, and American vehicle platforms as the standard socket for low beam, fog light, and auxiliary light circuits. Available bare or with 15cm pre-wired leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eH7 \/ H8 \/ H11 \/ H16 Bulb Type Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow beam (European vehicles — VW, BMW, Mercedes, Renault)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFog light (BMW, Audi, Volvo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow beam \/ fog light (Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Ford, GM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFog light (Toyota, Lexus, Subaru)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCircuit Function\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFailure Symptom if Corroded \/ Melted\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+12V switched power to bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam \/ fog light not illuminating, high resistance causing heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround \/ chassis earth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlickering beam, intermittent operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5186-00-001A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Bulb Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH7, H8, H11, H16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-temp nylon (PA66), heat-rated for bulb proximity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWire Option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare connector \/ 15cm pre-wired leads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow beam, fog light, auxiliary light bulb socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy H7\/H11 Headlight Sockets Melt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH7 and H11 halogen bulbs draw 55W continuously at 12V (approximately 4.6A). A corroded or loose bulb socket increases contact resistance at the terminal, converting electrical energy into heat rather than light. The socket housing — made from high-temp nylon — begins to deform at sustained temperatures above 150°C. On VW, BMW, and Toyota platforms, a melted H7 or H11 socket is the most common cause of headlight failure after the bulb itself. The socket must be replaced before fitting a new bulb, as a damaged socket will melt the replacement bulb’s base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Golf \/ Passat \/ Tiguan – H7 low beam socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 3 Series \/ 5 Series \/ X5 – H7 low beam \/ H8 fog light socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToyota Camry \/ Corolla \/ RAV4 – H11 low beam \/ H16 fog light socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonda Accord \/ CR-V \/ Civic – H11 low beam socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyundai Sonata \/ Tucson \/ Kia Sportage – H11 low beam socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Focus \/ Mondeo \/ F-150 – H11 low beam \/ fog light socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenault Megane \/ Laguna – H7 low beam socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: My headlight socket is melted — can I just replace the socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, if the wiring behind the socket is undamaged. Cut back to clean wire, splice in the new socket with 15cm pre-wired leads, and ensure the new bulb seats fully to eliminate contact resistance. Always replace the socket before fitting a new bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this fit H8 and H16 as well as H7 and H11?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. H7, H8, H11, and H16 share the same 2-pin socket housing geometry (PGJ19 base family). The OEM 5186-00-001A socket fits all four bulb types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are terminals included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, terminals are included with all variants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cable Parts Online","offers":[{"title":"Female","offer_id":47831711351029,"sku":"14:202642826#Female","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female 15CM","offer_id":47831711383797,"sku":"14:200004889#Female 15CM","price":23.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3494\/0149\/files\/S41b965f80be4453fa0acafbc7fd42a03v.webp?v=1773633927","url":"https:\/\/www.csldmcml.com\/products\/h7-h8-h11-h16-headlight-bulb-socket-connector-oem-5186-00-001a","provider":"Cable Parts Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}