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Dome Light Changeout.
I read a great thread on that other forum
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Yes it sounds like the switches in an '81 (answer would be different for other years) - I would just replace them with new - they are cheap.
Where did you put the small unswitched one - its too small for all our stock light openings right? BTW these come in black too...(I have them (and grey)) and you can buy the wiring harness plug from VW (roger stocks both...) The 2nd (rear) rear hatch light (for those that have it) needs a modification to the housing (like you did) to fit - the others can use the VW harness and quick connect terminals to plug in just like stock and leave the option to re-fit stock lights
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Hi Alan,
Thanks for clarification on the replacing switches. I will do that. Yes, I know they sell harnesses but I like the idea of being a cheapskate that I am, plus I like to keep up on my soldering skills. The little one actually goes into the VW cars Glovebox, which is why it's so small. I am unsure if I will use it there, but since i had the soldering gun and rattle can out, why not. I love the ideas you guys come up with and improving our 928's! The Lights were Tan in color, but didn't matter since I got the killer deal for all 3 at $10 and had some Black Paint just waiting to be used on them. I did see the black ones in an auction, but they were going for too high of price. Also, $35 per light new, no thanks.
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