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 Dome light, or dumb light
#863590
01/24/08 02:03 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,712
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I see in a post a mention about a done light that works intermittently.
Generally Dome light failures in a Mitsubishi, call it most all Mitubishis is due to one of two things.
Very common the rivets holding the light assembly together settle into the plastic, this allows the parts in the light to loosen and resistance builds within the assembly causing failure.
The other failure mode are faulty door switches, this can be one or all on a vehicle.
Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
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Re: Dome light, or dumb light
[Re: OldColt]
#863591
01/24/08 02:16 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,628
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Gotta wiggle my door switch most mornings. I've even taken it out and cleaned/lubed it. To no avail. Not a high priority on the repair/upgrade list <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: Dome light, or dumb light
[Re: hazy_daze]
#863592
01/24/08 03:43 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,607
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I need to fix mine. It always works with the door open but not if I just switch it on in the cab. It's actually a bit of a pain so I should fix it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
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Re: Dome light, or dumb light
[Re: hazy_daze]
#863593
01/24/08 04:15 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 119
Wheeler
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Gotta wiggle my door switch most mornings. I've even taken it out and cleaned/lubed it. To no avail. Not a high priority on the repair/upgrade list <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> x2 My wife's Hyundai Elantra has identical looking door switches, right down to the little rubber boots that cover them. I might see if one from the hyudai fits the montero and then try to get some off a junkyard hyundai if it works.
Jim
1994 Montero LS
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Re: Dome light, or dumb light
[Re: jmdt]
#863594
01/24/08 04:20 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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I killed mine when I pulled the door lock fuse to "cure" a short that was holding the locks down and draining the battery. Key locks for me...
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: Dome light, or dumb light
[Re: OldColt]
#863595
01/24/08 05:57 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 306
Mudrunner
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I dumped my old style lamp and went with a LED.
Last edited by RoryTek; 01/24/08 06:24 PM.
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Re: Dome light, or dumb light
[Re: RoryTek]
#863596
01/24/08 06:38 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
Trail Leader
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I put in a SignalStat commercial light fixture from my local auto parts store...uses an 1156 light bulb...really bright!
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Re: Dome light, or dumb light
[Re: OldColt]
#863597
01/24/08 06:53 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,649
Roll Me Over
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Mine is " Yes, sweet and reliable ", might be because of where it lives. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Michael j
TreadLightly! Trainer
Grasscat III, 1994 Gen 2 Five speed, Stock ( for a little while )
GrassCat II, 1998 Gen 2.5 Locked and loaded. Ran off with Hector.
GrassCat I, 1991 Gen 1 Ran off with Justice.
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Re: Dome light, or dumb light
[Re: Grasscat]
#863598
01/24/08 08:56 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 435
Mudrunner
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Both my cab and rear dome lights work intermittantly, although they usually only stop working when I need them. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
1990 Monty LS 3.0 A/T LWB. KYB front shocks, OME rears and coils. 33x10.5 BFG Muds. 5.29, 2.85, RD110, RD46. 2 bouncys. Aisins. Monte Disco swaybar disconnects. GenII t-arms, idler arm, UCA's, V45W front brakes. 2in BL.
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Re: Dome light, or dumb light
[Re: DirtDriver]
#863599
01/25/08 01:36 AM
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 546
Rock Warrior
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Although its only useful when VERY dark, it still works.
'87 Raider w/rebuilt 2.6
Weber 32/36
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