Scott (and Hobbs) -
Thanks for the the info. At least I now know how it's _supposed_
to turn off. Actually, the little ratchet hanger is still pretty tight.
Mebbe I can find a position where it will actually turn off...just
didn't know what to look for. Thanks again.
Wayne
HD883HUGGR@aol.com wrote:
>
> Wayne - FINALLY - something I know about! The map light is a wonderful
> technological breakthrough lights when extended and goes out when it's coiled
> up... for about 2 months, and then this weird phenomenon called "gravity"
> takes over and destroys the whole process.
> In other words: no on/off switch. Never was.
> Best solution (in my opinion) for resolving a constantly-illuminated map
> light:
> 1) Cram a bunch of stuff in your glovetray area to wedge that sucker to the
> underside of your dash (not recommended since there's no glovebox door and so
> will make your car look messy, and it may not turn itself off anyway);
> 2) Cut the wire and wrap electrical tape around the end (also not recommended
> because (a) then the light will not work at all, and (b) in about 2 years,
> after you've forgotten all about it, the tape will fall off and the wire will
> make contact with the metal parts of the dash, causing you to blow fuses
> right and left or, if you're lucky, simply catch fire); or
> 3) Go to your local auto parts store and buy a $2.99 toggle switch to install
> under the dash on the passenger side (not recommended if you want to keep
> your car all-original, but works great if you don't mind a non-original hole
> in your dash support).
> Sorry I can't be any more optimistic. Perhaps one of the other listers
> will have a better idea...
> Scott (and Hobbs, 77 Spit, daily driver, not all-original)
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