Kirby Heritage II - Problem with flood light

[kirbyrama]

I had just spent six dollars for a new light bulb for my Heritage II Kirby. I replaced it because the old bulb was blinking. Now it does not work at all(after I installed the new bulb). I am quite sure it was installed correctly. What could be the problem? Is the socket mechanism worn out? After all; the vacuum was made in 1986, and that part is probably the original.

 

[chicagomike]

Try bending the tab up which is in the middle on the bottom of the socket. Or try another bulb brand.