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Old 07-29-2003, 03:27 PM
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I have a 94 delsol si and it is mostly stock. I was wondering when i go around a turn hard or if i slam the steering wheel sharply, my dome light inside the car comes on. Was wondering what makes this happen and how do i disable it or take it off??? Any input greatly appreciated
Old 07-29-2003, 03:29 PM
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maybe the body flexes and the button where the doors shut opens slightly
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by allmtr y0! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">maybe the body flexes and the button where the doors shut opens slightly</TD></TR></TABLE>

very creative...i would venture on this idea too.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by allmtr y0! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">maybe the body flexes and the button where the doors shut opens slightly</TD></TR></TABLE>

bingo, happens all the time to a lot of sols. get some strut bars in there to stiffen that chassis up.

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Default Re: DEL SOL DOME LIGHT & SHARP TURN (dohcdelsol)

Mine started doing that for a while. I discovered that the door striker (the U-shaped thing on the door jamb) was loose. It's held in place by two #3 philips screws, and you can move it around before you tighten it down. If you move it further inboard, the door will close more tightly against the light switch, and it will be less likely to flicker.

I don't have my Helms handy, but the torque spec on those screws is pretty high, for a philips head. It would re-loosen if I used a screwdriver. I ended up using a phillips bit on my torque wrench.
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you don't know how to turn your dome light off???
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 13HYBRID20 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you don't know how to turn your dome light off???</TD></TR></TABLE>

I was actually thinking the same thing...turn the dome light to OFF
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I had the same thing. I just built up the area where the switch touches the door jam.
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same thing used to happen to my 87 REX
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Default Re: (Ricey McRicerton)

I was actually thinking the same thing...turn the dome light to OFF


No ****... jk I leave it on so only when the doors open, it turns on. ill check out that screw thing tomorrow and see what happens. thanks guys
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The torque spec for the #3 screws on the striker is 13 ft-lb, BTW.
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