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Glove Box Switch
I am a new "poster" to this forum, but not a new reader. Recently, I purchased a low mileage 88 cab. Everything is like new with this car. I have the feeling that the glove box light switch is bad or disconnected, but have no idea how to get to it from the rear or the wires. The light works perfectly when worked manually, and there are no issues with the driver and passenger door switches. I have searched and searched and searched these forums for an answer, but to no avail. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. :confused:
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The wires can be accessed from under the front hood (if I remember correctly).
You can try an easy fix that worked for me: push the spring loaded contact and let it snap out several times. |
Do make sure the light switch is in the proper "position". ( always off....always on.....on/off depending on opening /closing of glove box door).
Wil |
I had the same problem with mine, and it was a function of the switch mechanism in the light housing. I had to bend one of the contacts slightly to make it work properly. IIRC, the light housing just pulls straight out.
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Mine started to work after a WD-40 bath and snapping the spring a few times. Assuming the switch is in the proper position.
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Thanks everyone, I feel welcome to the Pelican family. Already dumped a bunch of $$$ here, too...yippie! |
Four years ago I purchased a low milage 88 coupe. Everything works except the glove box light, which acts exactly like yours. Works manually only. I tried every remedy posted above to no avail. I finally said the hell with it, although if you get yours working, please post the fix.
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I had this issue also on my 88 Cab there and on upper map light. Take some 600 grit sandpaper and clean up the contacts on that pin and round socket (for lack of better terms) that rotates the light from on/off. Make sure the entire light assay has good contact with the hole it fits in – I think that grounds the circuit and make the light light. I use a product called “R5 Power Booster” to clean dirty contacts – works great.
Jason 88 CAB |
I've had problems with both the switch and the light fixture. I just replaced the light fixture with a new one from our host and that 'no on/off with door' issue was solved. The switch was fixed by the same type of routine noted above - i.e., cleaning and making sure of the connection when the lid was opened and closed.
todd 86 coupe |
a new glove door sw is cheap and and a brainless, quick install.
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