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onelow69 · 05-09-2003, 02:05 PM

How do I hook up the dome light switch on the doors to the system that I have now. I have to turn the knob on the light switch to make the dome light come now. I know that under the dash by the fuse box there is a plug that has three wires, 2 to one side of the pug and 1 on the other side that goes to the dome light, can I tie into that or do have to something different. Already put switches in the door. Help please.
Thanks

crazy4chevs · 05-09-2003, 04:42 PM

The dome light works off a ground if you hook the door wires up to the groung wire for the dome light it should work. I would try it with a test light first though.

GreenMystChevy · 05-09-2003, 05:25 PM

I have heard the same thing about the dome light being turned on when grounded. Otherwise I can't help you much.

I did have a question though, what did you use for a door switch and how was the install? Thanks

onelow69 · 05-10-2003, 02:04 AM

Thanks that all I needed. Its the ground that turns it off and on.

73stepside · 05-10-2003, 04:58 AM

you should be able to use any gm door jamb switch from various models and years. most of them stayed the same to the late 80's early 90's

05-09-2003, 02:05 PM	#1
onelow69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Cal Posts: 124	Dome light switches How do I hook up the dome light switch on the doors to the system that I have now. I have to turn the knob on the light switch to make the dome light come now. I know that under the dash by the fuse box there is a plug that has three wires, 2 to one side of the pug and 1 on the other side that goes to the dome light, can I tie into that or do have to something different. Already put switches in the door. Help please. Thanks __________________ 69 Chevy Truck, 350, 400trans, Lowered 3.5/6, Disc brake conv, All early classic stuff. 62 Chevy Nova 350, 700R4, 2400stall, F9in, 3.70gear, AlburnPosi, Chevelle Disc Brakes, ect.

05-09-2003, 04:42 PM	#2
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	The dome light works off a ground if you hook the door wires up to the groung wire for the dome light it should work. I would try it with a test light first though. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

05-09-2003, 05:25 PM	#3
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	I have heard the same thing about the dome light being turned on when grounded. Otherwise I can't help you much. I did have a question though, what did you use for a door switch and how was the install? Thanks __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

05-10-2003, 02:04 AM	#4
onelow69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Cal Posts: 124	Thanks that all I needed. Its the ground that turns it off and on. __________________ 69 Chevy Truck, 350, 400trans, Lowered 3.5/6, Disc brake conv, All early classic stuff. 62 Chevy Nova 350, 700R4, 2400stall, F9in, 3.70gear, AlburnPosi, Chevelle Disc Brakes, ect.

05-10-2003, 04:58 AM	#5
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	you should be able to use any gm door jamb switch from various models and years. most of them stayed the same to the late 80's early 90's __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom



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