This page lists 4 electrical bulb & socket parts for the 1971 Triumph Spitfire, across 1 part type, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1971 Triumph Spitfire, the bulb and socket system covers every bulb and socket on the vehicle, from headlamps to instrument-cluster illumination. Every listed part is a Headlamp Socket.
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.3L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Every electrical bulb & socket part listed for the 1971 Triumph Spitfire comes from DORMAN.
Each part number listed for the 1971 Triumph Spitfire opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Headlamp Socket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 85810 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 3-Wire/Terminal Seal Beam Lamp 4002 & 4005 Bulb | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 84790 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | High Temperature Socket | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 645998 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bulb 4000, 4652, 4656, 5006, 6014, 6015, 6024, 6052, 6054, or 9003High Temperature Harness | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 90801 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Ceramic SocketHigh/Low Beam | View on Amazon |
This table covers the sockets that hold a headlamp bulb in the housing. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket.
4 Headlamp Socket parts for the 1971 Triumph Spitfire come from DORMAN.
Part numbers include DORMAN 85810, DORMAN 84790 and DORMAN 645998, among others listed above.
Buying Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts for a 1971 Triumph Spitfire
On this vehicle, the bulb and socket system covers every bulb and socket on the vehicle, from headlamps to instrument-cluster illumination.
- Confirm you have the 1.3L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace bulbs in pairs so both sides age together, and put a smear of dielectric grease on the new socket contacts.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Headlamp Socket .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical bulb & socket parts fit the 1971 Triumph Spitfire?
Our catalog currently lists 4 electrical bulb & socket parts for the 1971 Triumph Spitfire across 1 subcategory and 1 brand, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of electrical bulb & socket problems on a 1971 Triumph Spitfire?
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.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace bulbs in pairs so both sides age together, and put a smear of dielectric grease on the new socket contacts.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
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 1971 Triumph Spitfire was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1971 Triumph Spitfire?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.3L L4 engine. 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.
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