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map lights dont turn off 1991 camaro

Old Oct 26, 2015 | 03:46 PM
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map lights dont turn off 1991 camaro

Map lights dont turn off ive checked fuses door jam things they are good headlight switch seems ok I can brighten or dim lights on my gauges and make it clock going ccw dont know what else to do thanks for the help
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 07:14 PM
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Re: map lights dont turn off 1991 camaro

I have a similar problem in my 92. The drivers door is not pushing the little pin switch in far enough to break the connection. The switch tests fine when I push it in by hand, but doesn't move far enough when the door is closed. Both doors have switches that turn the lights on when they open though, so your problem could be either door.

Dumb question, but needs to be asked: you did make sure the switches on the underside of the mirror are off right?
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 07:33 PM
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Re: map lights dont turn off 1991 camaro

Jus tried making sure they are going in far enough you can see the light dim a little than get bright...yes I made sure lol
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 08:29 PM
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Re: map lights dont turn off 1991 camaro

My car has the light under the mirror come on when headlights are on, its not actually the map light, more of an interior lighting thing, the map light is a lot brighter. Not sure if this is what's up for you or not. Is the light only on when the headlights are on?
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 08:44 PM
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Re: map lights dont turn off 1991 camaro

No that wasnt the issue I had but 92RS_Ttop was right rechecked thr door jam thing on passenger side it would have tha lights on if it was pushed all the way in or if the back of the pin wasnt pushed far in enuff taped it left it a little loose and now map lights turn off with doors closed thanks 92RS_Ttop
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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 09:55 PM
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Re: map lights dont turn off 1991 camaro

Glad you found the cause & got it fixed!
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