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Old 02-26-2012, 08:17 PM
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Dome Light not Working

The dome light in my car is not working. Both metal clips/terminals that hold the bulb in place have power to them. Is this correct, or should only one of them have power to it?
Old 02-26-2012, 08:20 PM
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Re: Dome Light not Working

are you getting power in the 12V cigarrete insinder?
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Yes, the cigarette lighter works.
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hmm.. hold on i will brb gonna go check my car. and see how it gets power.
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Are you sure the bulb is good?
Old 02-26-2012, 08:42 PM
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Yes, I have tried a few different bulbs.
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If it makes any difference, the floor/courtesy lights do work. Not sure if they are wired together or not. Should both of the terminals have power to them?
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Re: Dome Light not Working

Perhaps the following will help:

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS:

If none of these components (courtesy lights, cigar lighter and the dome and reading lights) work, check fuse by operating Horn

If several circuits don't work, check ground G200 (Behind I/P, left of steering column).

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Re: Dome Light not Working

I have the same problem, but the cause of mine is the dome light button on the overhead console, it has a short in it. If I wiggle it just right the light will come on.
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I really need help!!!
I just bought an 86 Iroc z28. I was checking it out last night as soon as i removed the cigar lighter the dome light shut off. I also noticed the horn was working when i bought it but is not working right now. I am not so knowledged about these cars since they are preety old, that is why i need some help.
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Re: Dome Light not Working

They are all on the same fuse. (I think) it should just be a 15 fuse
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