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  • Anders
    Super-Experienced
    • Jan 19 2008
    • 2213

    Dome light

    I have finally tryed to put in the dome light, but even if I have a brand new lightswitch, I cannot turn it off.
    Anyone who can give me a hint of what I should try?
    sigpic..."Lil darling Ruth":)
    http://www.tbirdregistry.com/#33158
  • JohnG
    John
    • Jul 28 2003
    • 2341

    #2
    A ball peen hammer. Those bulbs are pretty easy to break!!!
    1958 Hardtop
    #8452 TBird Registry
    http://tbird.info/registry/DataSheet...r~equals~8452)

    photo: http://www.squarebirds.org/users/joh...d_June2009.jpg
    history:
    http://www.squarebirds.org/users/johng/OCC.htm

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    • JohnG
      John
      • Jul 28 2003
      • 2341

      #3
      ok . . . sorry... couldn't resist.


      Now... to your problem. Your dome light can come on for 3 reasons:
      * either door is open and thus their switch is engaged

      * the switch portion of the headlight switch is On. This is normally done by rotating the knob (you doubtless know this).You said your switch was New so I will guess maybe you got the lead for the Dome Light on the wrong post ??

      In the Technical Resources Library I put an article about headlight switch repair. Included is info about what post goes to what and does what. Maybe that would help.

      See Part 3 Wiring Information



      I trust the socket and bracket fit ok - the one I fabricated?? John
      Last edited by JohnG; June 18, 2009, 12:02 AM.
      1958 Hardtop
      #8452 TBird Registry
      http://tbird.info/registry/DataSheet...r~equals~8452)

      photo: http://www.squarebirds.org/users/joh...d_June2009.jpg
      history:
      http://www.squarebirds.org/users/johng/OCC.htm

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      • Anders
        Super-Experienced
        • Jan 19 2008
        • 2213

        #4
        Originally posted by JohnG
        * either door is open .....

        Do I feel stupid, or do I feel stupid?


        Originally posted by JohnG
        I trust the socket and bracket fit ok - the one I fabricated?? John
        Fits nice, and works flawless. Since I closed the door that is............
        Again John, H U G H E thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
        sigpic..."Lil darling Ruth":)
        http://www.tbirdregistry.com/#33158

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        • JohnG
          John
          • Jul 28 2003
          • 2341

          #5
          Funniest thing I have heard all day!!!

          Glad you are all set and I could be of a little help!!

          John
          1958 Hardtop
          #8452 TBird Registry
          http://tbird.info/registry/DataSheet...r~equals~8452)

          photo: http://www.squarebirds.org/users/joh...d_June2009.jpg
          history:
          http://www.squarebirds.org/users/johng/OCC.htm

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          • JohnG
            John
            • Jul 28 2003
            • 2341

            #6
            Last night I had installed a new carb on mine. Hooked up a little jumper wire on the starter solenoid so I could flush the gas. I hooked up the fuel line next and cranked it over and over. Was very disappointed that it did not start like in the instruction video that came with it. Then it occurred to me: turn the key on!
            1958 Hardtop
            #8452 TBird Registry
            http://tbird.info/registry/DataSheet...r~equals~8452)

            photo: http://www.squarebirds.org/users/joh...d_June2009.jpg
            history:
            http://www.squarebirds.org/users/johng/OCC.htm

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            • tarps3
              Super-Experienced
              • Jul 21 2003
              • 837

              #7
              I once (recently) installed the distributor cap ...without the rotor.

              Dang thing wouldn't start or run worth a crap.

              After I installed the rotor, it solved my problem

              I also tried to start it without the battery cables being hooked up. It didn't work that way either. I bet I turned the key 4 or 5 times and studied the back fo the ignition switch over and over...just couldn't see what the problem was.

              Then I figured out that many of my auto problems are caused by "user error".

              welcome to the club.
              Casey

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              • protourbird
                Experienced
                • Apr 29 2008
                • 153

                #8
                This is like calling for computer tech support and the first thing they ask is if it is plugged it. Most of us get offended but I have learned in this life that stupid attacks randomly or as it commonly known brain farts happen at some of the most inopportune times.
                sigpic
                Jim

                protourbird

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                • Anders
                  Super-Experienced
                  • Jan 19 2008
                  • 2213

                  #9
                  When we´re into it...
                  I have tryed to start the car quite a few times, with the gear selector in drive, wondering why the car is dead....
                  sigpic..."Lil darling Ruth":)
                  http://www.tbirdregistry.com/#33158

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                  • JohnG
                    John
                    • Jul 28 2003
                    • 2341

                    #10
                    or conversely gotten into a standard shift car, with it in gear, hit the key and almost got tossed into the back seat. (some of those starter motors have a ******* lot of torque!)
                    1958 Hardtop
                    #8452 TBird Registry
                    http://tbird.info/registry/DataSheet...r~equals~8452)

                    photo: http://www.squarebirds.org/users/joh...d_June2009.jpg
                    history:
                    http://www.squarebirds.org/users/johng/OCC.htm

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                    • Guest

                      #11
                      I read this before i went to work this morning and thought i'd answer when i got home but that was a long time ago.(door switch bad)

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                      • Petrolhead
                        Experienced
                        • Jul 2 2007
                        • 403

                        #12
                        Originally posted by tarps3
                        I also tried to start it without the battery cables being hooked up. It didn't work that way either. I bet I turned the key 4 or 5 times and studied the back fo the ignition switch over and over...just couldn't see what the problem was. Then I figured out that many of my auto problems are caused by "user error". welcome to the club.

                        This IS a true story... Maureen, a lady who works in our office, had a Plymouth Barracuda with a 318 in it. Maureen and her husband Wayne owned a Mopar parts business,and were always buying and selling, and attending swap meets and shows. A couple of years ago Maureen went away for a weekend, leaving her hubby at home to run the business.
                        She got home Sunday night, and early Monday morning jumped in her Plymouth to head into town. She turned the key and it wouldn't start, not even a click. Dead as a doornail. She got popped the hood to see what could be wrong and... Wayne had sold the engine out of her car!!!

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                        • Penelope
                          Super-Experienced
                          • Mar 4 2008
                          • 670

                          #13
                          That is hilarious, I assume some sort of payback was administered by the wife?
                          sigpicBill
                          Thunderbird Registry 21903 & 33405

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                          • Petrolhead
                            Experienced
                            • Jul 2 2007
                            • 403

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Penelope
                            That is hilarious, I assume some sort of payback was administered by the wife?
                            Even Maureen admits now that it was pretty funny. She's our sales lady now, I just asked her if there was a payback and she said "no, there's not enough time left to get even for all the things that Wayne's done over the years."

                            On the plus side, she also told me that her car ended up getting a 360

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                            • Coral
                              Super-Experienced

                              • Apr 3 2009
                              • 1132

                              #15



                              Originally posted by JohnG
                              or conversely gotten into a standard shift car, with it in gear, hit the key and almost got tossed into the back seat. (some of those starter motors have a ******* lot of torque!)
                              Done this myself in my people hauler, '91 GMC sonoma pickup, felt like a real goober, cause ya KNOW someone saw ya, LOL

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