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Old 06-09-10, 04:54 PM
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Interior Electrical Issue

Okay, so first of all, the specs. 82 GSL with streetport 12A. Removed A/C, all engine assists, and cruise. I haven't messed with any electrical on the interior in the time I've owned it.

Now, to the problem. When I got the car back from the shop, the dome light on the mirror wasn't working, along with the switchable map light, stereo backlight, and cigarette lighter. So far, I've checked all the connections and they all look good, and I've also replaced the cigar-clock fuse and tail illum fuse. Anybody feel like helping a brotha out?
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your car must be faulty. you should just give it to me.

but seriously, im not sure either, im having troubles with my map light and interior light working too. would be interesting to know what the problem is
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There is a ground in the back of the cigarette lighter, when not grounded will stop the clock/lighter
from working. My switches were acting up and I took them down. Got them apart (literally 3
pieces) and sanded the contacts a bit and gave them power. Works like a charm now!
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hmmm, I'll try that
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Originally Posted by mazdawat
your car must be faulty. you should just give it to me.
Sorry, mate. I think I'm gonna hold on to this one for a bit.
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