Skoda Octavia Mk2 Rear Tail Light Bulb Holder Socket Right O/S 1Z9945258

Skoda Octavia Mk2 Rear Tail Light Bulb Holder Socket Right O/S is an original electrical system component designed for the right rear tail light of this model. Thanks to its factory-fit compatibility with the vehicle's wiring harness and connector, it ensures a stable electrical connection and proper lighting operation. It is a practical solution for post-collision repairs, replacing a damaged light unit, or refurbishing the electrical system in the rear of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1Z9945258
• Mark: Skoda
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1Z9945258
• Substitutable numbers: 1Z9945258, 1Z9 945 258
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Sockets, Connectors & Wiring

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The bulb holder is a component from the Wires, plugs, and connectors category, responsible for securely seating the bulbs and providing an electrical connection to the car's wiring system. It is installed in the rear right tail light, where it powers the relevant lighting points in accordance with the lighting configuration of the Skoda Octavia Mk2.

Precise fitment for the specific model minimizes the risk of loose connections, contact overheating, or unstable contact, which translates into reliable rear lighting operation and improved road safety.

Connector design and technical aspects

The holder has been designed as a component that works with the factory Skoda wiring harness, featuring appropriately shaped bulb sockets and a connector for the electrical system. The design includes:

• a dedicated mounting location in the right rear tail light,
• contact routing that minimizes the risk of short circuits,
• socket layout consistent with the lighting configuration of the given model.

Such a solution facilitates service and replacement while allowing the original electrical architecture of the vehicle to be maintained without the need for wiring modifications or the use of adapters.

Practical application and installation

The rear right bulb holder is particularly useful in situations where:

• mechanical damage to the light unit or the holder has occurred,
• there are issues with intermittent rear light operation,
• burnt contacts or loose connections have been identified in the existing component.

Thanks to its factory-intended design for a specific mounting location, you can count on intuitive installation and the maintenance of correct bulb seating geometry. Replacing the holder is a standard service procedure that many users perform themselves or entrust to an auto electrician.

Benefits of using an original holder

Using a dedicated holder in the rear right tail light of the Skoda Octavia Mk2 allows for maintaining the consistency of the electrical system with the manufacturer's solutions. This translates into:

• maintaining the correct operating parameters of the lighting,
• reducing the risk of electrical system errors after repairs,
• easier diagnostics of potential faults in the future.

For users who care about the technical correctness of repairs, this is a solution that allows for restoring the factory standard of connections in the rear part of the vehicle.

Related Skoda electrical system components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your Skoda and need other components from the same group, such as additional holders, connectors, or wiring sections, check out the available parts in the Skoda wires, plugs, and connectors category.

For drivers interested in a broader look at vehicle control components and their diagnostics, an article describing the operation of the steering system and power steering may be helpful – you can find it here: Steering system and power steering – how it works and what goes wrong?.