interior lights

[rattletrap]

I was trying to get my interior lights to work and I found out the fuse was blown. I replaced the fuse and now all of the interior lights come on(under the dash, the front and rear on the headliner), but they don't turn off. I figured it would be controlled by closing the doors or turning on the wag or by the interior light dial. Nothing seems to work. I had to pull the fuse the turn off the lights. Since I don't have an owners manual, I don't know the how they are supposed to work. Any suggestions?

By the way, When I put in the fuse the in dash clock works! I LOVE THIS TRUCK!


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87 Grand Wagoneer/Waggy
360/727
dana 44 frnt/rear
600 cfm edelbrock carb
edelbrock performer intake
TFI ignition upgrade
and one new baby girl/Madison Elise, born 9-28-00

[jeepbob]

The int. lamps are also controled by the headlight switch. The switch has a dash lamp dimmer and int lite switch built in, try turning the headlite knob clockwise.

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65 wag. 360/edelbrock rb4/t400/20 t-case/4:10 d27/d44 tracloc/onboard air/onboard 110v power(no inverter)/1999 Lincoln t.c.leather buckets/taurus ctr console/winch/33x12.50/tunes/water proof door pads
soon to have new motor/d44frt/d60r(4:10)welded diff/custom bumpers
see ya in da mud

[MonsterMash]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by rattletrap:
. I figured it would be controlled by closing the doors or turning on the wag or by the interior light dial. Nothing seems to work.

I LOVE THIS TRUCK!


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On my '84 there is a slider switch on the rear cargo lamp which over-rides everything. My dogs like to turn that on and the first time they did I was at my wits end to figure out the problem. If that's not it then check the door jam switches or the dimmer switch itself.
(I LOVE MY GW too, but sometimes I can't help but look at the newer models) http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif



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'84GW360--"Spinner"
Bigger tires and better stereo but pretty much stock
Most everything works some of the time!
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[jeepbob]

Oop's missed that, sorry!

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65 wag. 360/edelbrock rb4/t400/20 t-case/4:10 d27/d44 tracloc/onboard air/onboard 110v power(no inverter)/1999 Lincoln t.c.leather buckets/taurus ctr console/winch/33x12.50/tunes/water proof door pads
soon to have new motor/d44frt/d60r(4:10)welded diff/custom bumpers
see ya in da mud

[rattletrap]

My headlights are not controlled by a dial. They have a button switch to turn on prkg lamps and then the headlights. I turned them on and off and nothing.

I'm not sure about a slider switch, but my wag has a rear cargo switch that says "off" and "on". Regardless of switching it off or on the lights don't listen, they just stay on.



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87 Grand Wagoneer/Waggy
360/727
dana 44 frnt/rear
600 cfm edelbrock carb
edelbrock performer intake
2 1/4 dual Flowmaster
TFI ignition upgrade
and one new baby girl/Madison Elise, born 9-28-00

[tuckers89GW]

rattletrap,
next to your headlight switch is a dial to control the dash lights. rotate it all the way up to turn on int. light. You will hear a click. try rotating it down some.

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Mike
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<LI>'89 GW
completely stock
<LI>'99 Windstar
under WARRANTY
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[rattletrap]

That dial is what I figured would make the lights turn on and off. No dice. Wether it's clicked all the way up or down the lights just stay on. The dial sounds like it does click when it is all the way up. I guess my problem has to be in that dial. I'll just keep messing with it. Thanks


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87 Grand Wagoneer/Waggy
360/727
dana 44 frnt/rear
600 cfm edelbrock carb
edelbrock performer intake
2 1/4 dual Flowmaster
TFI ignition upgrade
and one new baby girl/Madison Elise, born 9-28-00

[Humpty7]

Alrighty man,.....I own an '82 J10 and had a similar problem,..though our switches may not be the same, I replaced the light switch for $12.97 and everything works great! good luck!

[andy d]

check and see if all the door switches are in order. 1 may have loosened up or the leads could be shorted together. before i replace some thing, i try to make sure its busted.i spend less money that way. http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif

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'88 gwag,pure stock

[Dave]

Rattletrap

The interior light circuit has constant power to it. The circuit is completed when you open a door(door jamb switch), flip the switch on the rear cargo lamp or front if it has a switch, or rotate the interior light reostat all the way, completing a path to ground. Any one one these components could be bad or you have a wire somewhere in the circuit grounding out. Hope this helps you out.

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Dave
79 Wagoneer
Built 360
400 with p/t QT
Dana 44's w/3.73's
Ft.TrueTrac/RR. Locker
4" susp./ 3" body
33"x9.5" Buckshots
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