I'm bored, was searching the forums, and ran across some threads pertaining to that damn glovebox light. Figured I'd post the (non-typical) fix that I used a while ago.

At first I did the thing most people do: stick something on the top of the glovebox door to help close the switch, or just remove the switch/bulb entirely. Both of these annoyed me to no end. I then tried the Mazda replacement part for this problem, which is basically just a lengthened plunger. Unfortunately, the inherent design is flawed, and I started having the same problem again after just a few months.

So, I got an el-cheapo momentary switch (NC) from Radio Shack. I drilled a hole and mounted it to the metal bracket that the glovebox hinges on. This way, the switch presses up against the back of the glovebox which is hard plastic. By soldering on some simple spade connectors, this will plug right in to the stock connector.



I know, I know. Not the most exciting post in the world, but figured maybe someone could get some use out of it.

-Rob

 

Nice fix and cheap too!
I'll have to try it

 

great idea! i thought i was the only one w/ this problem :P

 

Finaly a way to turn off that damn light!! When driving at night it catchs my periph and annoys the f@^& out of me cuz hard to manuever in the car

 

Great post, my freaking light has been driving me nuts!

 

thats what i used! a nut. painted it black put it on the bottom part of the glove box and used just a tad of silicone glue type stuff and it gave it the extra lenght it needed, now i dont worrie about the light and i dont have that bothersome light in the corner of my eye

 

haha wow so im not the only one! it drives me crazy i'll have to try this out, thx