• USCAR15-1
• Revision: 1

• 2004-12-10

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 designDesign, material or process change made to an existing device, which could affect the outcome of the test.The following test sequences shall be run annually: 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.

-Test Sequence #2 (Run only the tests listed below, in the following order.)

oBulb Insertion/Removal Force

oVoltage Drop

oVibration

oBulb Insertion/Removal Force

oBulb Wobble

-Test Sequence #8-Test Sequence #9-Test Sequence #10

• SAE USCAR 15-1

• Automotive

• Exterior lighting
• Connectors and Terminals
• Interior lighting