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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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Light will not come on.

Greetings All,
My rear roof passenger light will not come on regardless of the switch position. I removed and checked the bulb. It appears to be fine. All other lights work fine. Any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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check to see if you are getting power with the light switched on at the plug with a mm
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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bad switch?
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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I checked and there is definitely a current going to the dome light itself. The filament in the bulb is intact as well. I hoping the bulb is just faulty. Thats the cheapest fix.

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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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light 6411 bulb,if you checked power to the socket,switch the multi meter to ohms and test the bulb for continuity.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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No ohms were indicated.

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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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if you're getting 12 volts at the socket then the light bulb is bad.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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From: FL PANHANDLE
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I put in a new bulb and PRESTO---LIGHT!!


Something so simple was out of my league without the help and knowledge of the various forums. I have the mechanical expertise of the "Valvoline Monkey".

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