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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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FL Fixing the Security and Overheat Lights Pics

The Overheat light "should" light when you turn the key on.
The Security light "should" light solid when you arm the alarm, then blink while the car is secured.

Our lights didn't do Anything.


Radio Shack has the replacement bulbs --#272-1092, you get 2 bulbs for $1.99.


1. Remove the lights by popping off the center console and unscrewing 2-3 screws and unplugging the harnesses.


2. On the bottom of each there are 2 holes, one shows a solder point and the other is the light bulb housing. A flat head screwdriver will turn the bulb holder to loosen, then it just falls out. The black holder w/bulb and new bulbs(pic)
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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The bulb's wires are wound around the black base. Unwind them so that you can remove the old bulb.


New bulb has long wires, just insert them through the holes and wrap them as the old ones were. Snip excess wire and reinstall bulb tightening with a flat head screwdriver.


Repeat for other light if needed and reinstall to center console.



Voila -- finally a CHEAP fix for something.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Very nice find! That would probably work for a lot of the interior illumination bulbs as well.

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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Thanks for posting this. I have the same bulbs out in my car.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Nice little write-up, Thanks!
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Perfect...just doing this today!
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Hmm my lights don't work, I'm gonna have to try this, thanks!
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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I think my bulb is burned out. I'm going to give this a try, too.

Thanks for posting and thanks for bumping, ppritchard and chicagozer.

Bulb #7219 can be found in Canada online at the Source (Web ID: 2721092): http://www.thesource.ca/estore/produ...e&tab=1&aff=cj

Last edited by HiWire; Oct 2, 2012 at 03:21 PM.
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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I can confirm, the little radioshack bulb did the trick. Security lamp back in effect.

I also programmed the code on the radio (I suspect for the first time) so the LED flashes too for good measure.

Jim
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