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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:12 PM
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Angry "Center Dome Light Switch Not Working"

The Big Light In the "Center" "Dome Light is Not working... I Tried to Repalace it with a new one with a 12 Volt according to the bulb and still no power WTF
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:28 PM
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Dude I used to live in Moreno Valley! Anyway, you need to take this one step at a time. First get a volt meter out and make sure you geting voltage to the plug. Make sure your ground is good too. If you replaced the bulb and it still doesnt work, something is wrong up there. You going to have to trace the wire down to see wher the problem is. Check your fuses too.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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Hmm however the two lites side by side work,,, but the center doesen't if its the fuses... which color and number... there alot an di dunno..
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:35 PM
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my dome light doesn't work either.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:36 PM
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My interior light didn't work when I got the car. Removal revealed a broken pop rivet, so no connection. I little wire and solder fixed it.
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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do the other 2 little lights up there work?
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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I have one of those for sale in my Ebay store...link below...
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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Maybe someone should actually help him?

Grab a voltmeter and connect each probe to the clips that hold the bulb. Open the door, flick the switch back and forth. See 12V? If so, then you need a bulb. If not, then you need to start looking at a wiring problem. Pull the assembly apart and check for a broken connection as NZ suggested.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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My dome light wasn't working, so I pulled the bulb. It looked OK, but since I didn't have a meter and was near a parts shop, I snagged a set of new ones. Popped a new one in, no go. Pulled it again, pinched the connector clips together a bit, tried again, and viola, cabin lighting.

Might work for you, too. Try twisting the bulb in its casing and see if you can get it to light. Careful as this tiny bulb heats up instantly. Plus I suppose you should take electrical precautions if you don't want a shock.

Good luck.
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