SPECIFICATION FOR TESTING AUTOMOTIVE LIGHT BULB
SOCKETS
USCAR15-3
This specification establishes the requirements and test procedures for automotive
miniature bulb retention devices, including wedge base sockets with integral
connector, direct wire wedge base sockets, circuit plate assemblies, and associated
interfaces.
Tests shall follow the sequence shown in the flow charts in Appendix E whenever the following occurs:
New design
Design, material or process change made to an existing device, which could
affect the outcome of the test.
The test sequence shown in Appendix F shall be
run annually.
(NOTE: Production process control data collected at a shorter interval per
an approved control plan, may be substituted if approved by customer’s
responsible engineer and purchasing representative.)
