Really Dim Interior Light?
04-24-2007, 10:56 PM
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Really Dim Interior Light?
it's always been like this since i had the car but never bothered me or really used it before untill last night. everything in the car lights up fine. im guessing it's just the bulb but wanted to know if it could be anything else before hand....
04-24-2007, 11:09 PM
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Re: Really Dim Interior Light? (BlueIntegraBoy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueIntegraBoy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hmm, maybe check your backup fuse in the engine bay. Can't be the bulb, it's either the bulb works or not. </TD></TR></TABLE>
wouldn't the fuse be the same thing then, burnt or not?
i guess i could replace both then see haha.
wouldn't the fuse be the same thing then, burnt or not?
i guess i could replace both then see haha.
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04-24-2007, 11:30 PM
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Re: Really Dim Interior Light? (DrZoidberg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DrZoidberg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
wouldn't the fuse be the same thing then, burnt or not?
i guess i could replace both then see haha. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Not necessarily. When my backup fuse popped, my radio and clock got dim.
wouldn't the fuse be the same thing then, burnt or not?
i guess i could replace both then see haha.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Not necessarily. When my backup fuse popped, my radio and clock got dim.
04-25-2007, 07:55 PM
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Do you have a aftermarket alarm in your car? if you do it could be that the installer did not use a relay on the domelight trigger...... I have the same problem.....when I unlock my car with the remote... but when I open the door the dome light lights up bright......
04-25-2007, 08:23 PM
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My '97 EX and my '98 EX both always had kinda dim dome lights. I upgraded to an LED bulb and now it's much brighter.
And neither car ever had a fuse problem. The factory bulbs were just kind of crappy. Glad that '98+ EXes have map lights too.
And neither car ever had a fuse problem. The factory bulbs were just kind of crappy. Glad that '98+ EXes have map lights too.
04-25-2007, 08:32 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOFX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think mine came from autolumination.com or something.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hum i dunno about spending 10+ bux for a bulb
hum i dunno about spending 10+ bux for a bulb
04-25-2007, 08:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DrZoidberg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hum i dunno about spending 10+ bux for a bulb </TD></TR></TABLE>
You have to realize that bulb will last basically forever. The only reason I had to replace mine once so far was because when my car was stolen the theives broke my dome light cover and stole the bulb.
I just thought of something... which dome light do you even have? Do you have the EX/Si dome light or the CX/DX domelight? They're different (on 6th gens at least). Do you have a 5th gen or a 6th gen?
Also, you can install the maplight into your car if you want to.
</TD></TR></TABLE>You have to realize that bulb will last basically forever. The only reason I had to replace mine once so far was because when my car was stolen the theives broke my dome light cover and stole the bulb.
I just thought of something... which dome light do you even have? Do you have the EX/Si dome light or the CX/DX domelight? They're different (on 6th gens at least). Do you have a 5th gen or a 6th gen?
Also, you can install the maplight into your car if you want to.
04-26-2007, 07:26 AM
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Re: Really Dim Interior Light? (DrZoidberg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18cya00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have the same problem on my 98 EK n It wouldnt pop off last night... What is an easy way so i don't tear or ruin anything??</TD></TR></TABLE>
there's one little slot on each side to stick a flat head into and carefully pop it off.
there's one little slot on each side to stick a flat head into and carefully pop it off.
04-26-2007, 07:47 AM
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Re: Really Dim Interior Light? (DrZoidberg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DrZoidberg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
wouldn't the fuse be the same thing then, burnt or not?
i guess i could replace both then see haha. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Fuses can be partially blown. It doesnt happen often, but can happen. Ever see a car with one headlight dimmer than the other? thats why.
wouldn't the fuse be the same thing then, burnt or not?
i guess i could replace both then see haha.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Fuses can be partially blown. It doesnt happen often, but can happen. Ever see a car with one headlight dimmer than the other? thats why.
04-26-2007, 07:51 AM
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Re: Really Dim Interior Light? (97Ej6mike)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Relic1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can also check the door switch. sometimes they get dirty. Usually wiggling the switch will make the light brighter and dimmer when this happens.</TD></TR></TABLE>
door switch?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97Ej6mike »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Fuses can be partially blown. It doesnt happen often, but can happen. Ever see a car with one headlight dimmer than the other? thats why.</TD></TR></TABLE>
which fuse should i replace? i remember one looked burnt? on the tips but not blown.
door switch?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97Ej6mike »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Fuses can be partially blown. It doesnt happen often, but can happen. Ever see a car with one headlight dimmer than the other? thats why.</TD></TR></TABLE>
which fuse should i replace? i remember one looked burnt? on the tips but not blown.
04-26-2007, 10:05 AM
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Re: Really Dim Interior Light? (DrZoidberg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DrZoidberg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
door switch?</TD></TR></TABLE>
the switch that pops out when you open the door... that turns on the interior light.
just under about knee high (if you're short) on the opening side of the door (opposite the hinge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DrZoidberg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
which fuse should i replace? i remember one looked burnt? on the tips but not blown.</TD></TR></TABLE>
if the connections look burnt, replace it. that's never a good thing.
Also if the plastic looks like it's melted in any way, replace it also.
door switch?</TD></TR></TABLE>
the switch that pops out when you open the door... that turns on the interior light.
just under about knee high (if you're short) on the opening side of the door (opposite the hinge)
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which fuse should i replace? i remember one looked burnt? on the tips but not blown.</TD></TR></TABLE>
if the connections look burnt, replace it. that's never a good thing.
Also if the plastic looks like it's melted in any way, replace it also.
04-26-2007, 10:15 AM
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Re: Really Dim Interior Light? (Relic1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Relic1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
the switch that pops out when you open the door... that turns on the interior light.
just under about knee high (if you're short) on the opening side of the door (opposite the hinge)
if the connections look burnt, replace it. that's never a good thing.
Also if the plastic looks like it's melted in any way, replace it also.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ok cool thanks. ill get some new fuses.
the switch that pops out when you open the door... that turns on the interior light.
just under about knee high (if you're short) on the opening side of the door (opposite the hinge)
if the connections look burnt, replace it. that's never a good thing.
Also if the plastic looks like it's melted in any way, replace it also.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ok cool thanks. ill get some new fuses.
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Re: Really Dim Interior Light? (DrZoidberg)
My 00 Cx sucks no matter what, It has to do with where they put it. The front seats block the light from going to the rear of the car. And everything is in a place that there are shadows everywhere. Im contemplating whether or not to get the L.E.D. If I do I'm going to wait until the bulb I bought burns out. 
Nighthawk are like $3 for two bulbs and they produce allot more visible light but the positioning of the dome IMO, Is complete crap I think they should have put a dual bulb in the dome so the front gets more light as well as the rear.
Nighthawk are like $3 for two bulbs and they produce allot more visible light but the positioning of the dome IMO, Is complete crap I think they should have put a dual bulb in the dome so the front gets more light as well as the rear.
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