jaxops Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I installed an NOS map light to replace mine that had the light bulb and connector broken during restoration. I soldered the power wire to the brass tip, and it has power but when I put it in the mirror, the light doesn't work. How far down does it go? I don't think the plastic holder for the insert socket comes out because that's how they broke my old map light. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxops Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 I hear the wind blowing and tumbleweeds rolling down the street......I guess no one knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Sounds like you're not making ground contact when the switch is pushed to the right. Is the mirror still attached to the header? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxops Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Yes it is. That may be a possibility. I can disconnect the mirror easily enough and also take it down from the bow frame hangar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 That wouldn't help unless for some reason the ground has been compromised at either of those points. I imagine a small bit of rust in either of these points could cause loss of ground. But I suspect that if you found a burned out bulb after trying several times to turn the light on, then the tang that comes in contact with the ground on the switch either bent, and no longer makes contact, or broke alltogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxops Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thanks John....although I may wait another day before heading out to the garage when the temperature goes back up. Thanks for the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 You're welcome. I hope we're on the right track. It should be a simple switch since there is only one lead into the light. Good luck and please let us know how you fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxops Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Today I was able to get the switch control cover off and see if the light bulb was getting power....it is. The bulb may be blown, and I have a spare bulb with the correct metal half-sheath around it. The new question is, what is the procedure to remove the bulb without damaging the connections and the light unit? Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxops Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 I figured out how to disassemble it.First the lense cover comes off prying one end up carefully. Then the switch assembly is removed by squeezing the 2 sides slightly together to free the clips and it slides out. The light bulb is hung on 2 metal prongs.Although I was able to change the light bulb with a new one, I still have a ground problem which I will continue to research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest silhouette57 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 hi,i have the same electra combo and came accoss your old thread. i finally gave up on the map light and installed another setup inside it to a hidden switch . i get ten times the light which basically was my beef. by the time you get done with the pia you have a bulb thats too dim to see with. marty 70 electra motor redone by scotty g with ta parts and 290-94h cam , edelbrock,holly,msd ,inteerior redone as all suspension replaced/added cruise,power trunk,rh mirror pdl and a few other goodies 415/538 on the dyno though can quickly be returnd to original......what a ride on cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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