Map Light (I Think)
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Map Light (I Think)
Happy holiday's to all...
This is a quick one, I hope: In my 84 GLS-SE there is a very small light above the dome light and review mirror. It has three positions - center is off, right and left should put it on. I would call it a map light. Regardless, it does not work and I cannot seem to figure out how to open it up to check the bulb or wiring.
Anyone know any tricks???
Thanks.
This is a quick one, I hope: In my 84 GLS-SE there is a very small light above the dome light and review mirror. It has three positions - center is off, right and left should put it on. I would call it a map light. Regardless, it does not work and I cannot seem to figure out how to open it up to check the bulb or wiring.
Anyone know any tricks???
Thanks.
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CAREFULLY take the lens off the bigger dome light (pull down on the edge closest to the windshield). Under that theres like two or three, (maybe four, I cant remember) gold phillips head screws. Take those out, and then the whole mirror/light assembly will come out. Check the bulb, or look for broken contacts. I had a broken wire in mine that I re-soldered and it now works fine. You should be able to see how it works once you get it all out of there. Hope that helps .
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Re: Map Light (I Think)
Originally posted by sberge01
Happy holiday's to all...
This is a quick one, I hope: In my 84 GLS-SE there is a very small light above the dome light and review mirror. It has three positions - center is off, right and left should put it on. I would call it a map light. Regardless, it does not work and I cannot seem to figure out how to open it up to check the bulb or wiring.
Anyone know any tricks???
Thanks.
Happy holiday's to all...
This is a quick one, I hope: In my 84 GLS-SE there is a very small light above the dome light and review mirror. It has three positions - center is off, right and left should put it on. I would call it a map light. Regardless, it does not work and I cannot seem to figure out how to open it up to check the bulb or wiring.
Anyone know any tricks???
Thanks.
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Re: Re: Map Light (I Think)
Originally posted by 85RX7GS
Just to confirm your guess...that is the maplight. Pretty useless, don't you think?
Just to confirm your guess...that is the maplight. Pretty useless, don't you think?
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Re: Re: Re: Map Light (I Think)
Originally posted by error402
I don't think so. The other light is too damn bright. I enjoy the dimmer light. Just my .02 cents.
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I don't think so. The other light is too damn bright. I enjoy the dimmer light. Just my .02 cents.
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I think the on driver-off-on passenger design of the switch-light is very elegant, a fine example of simplicity of function.
Right on.
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Originally posted by brownmound
I think the on driver-off-on passenger design of the switch-light is very elegant, a fine example of simplicity of function.
I think the on driver-off-on passenger design of the switch-light is very elegant, a fine example of simplicity of function.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Map Light (I Think)
Originally posted by brownmound
Yeah I agree, I think the "map light" is just perfect for finding a CD on the highway at night, rather than turning on the bright "dome" light. As far as reading maps, maybe not.
I think the on driver-off-on passenger design of the switch-light is very elegant, a fine example of simplicity of function.
Right on.
Yeah I agree, I think the "map light" is just perfect for finding a CD on the highway at night, rather than turning on the bright "dome" light. As far as reading maps, maybe not.
I think the on driver-off-on passenger design of the switch-light is very elegant, a fine example of simplicity of function.
Right on.
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Originally posted by 82transam
check mine out next time you have a chance when its dark, maybe your bulb isn't working right or something.
check mine out next time you have a chance when its dark, maybe your bulb isn't working right or something.
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My car only had the dome light when I bought it, but I found a parts car with the dual-light setup.
For anyone who's interested, it was an easy install and fitted with the original wiring. Recommended.
Bye,
ScruffyChimp
For anyone who's interested, it was an easy install and fitted with the original wiring. Recommended.
Bye,
ScruffyChimp
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