1982 Checker Marathon Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts

Our catalog currently lists 9 electrical bulb & socket parts for the 1982 Checker Marathon across 1 subcategory and 5 brands, covering all 4 engine options (3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.0L 305cid V8 and 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Yes. Every electrical bulb & socket part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

Common symptoms include a lamp that flickers over bumps, melted or discolored socket plastic, or bulbs that keep failing early on one side. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

Where labor overlaps, replace bulbs in pairs so both sides age together, and put a smear of dielectric grease on the new socket contacts.

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1982 Checker Marathon was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then repeated bulb failure in one position usually means a socket or ground problem, not bad bulbs — replace the socket rather than chase it. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.