Map Light Removal

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Vettn71

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I'm trying to remove the headliner in my 85 hatch, but I can't see how to remove the map light at the front (the one that unclips). I have the two front screws out, but can't see how the rear is disengaged.

Any help would be appreciated. I have an 86 Shop Manual and thought they'd be pretty much the same, but maybe not

Jim

 

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Well, it clips in. Fell on my head LOL! I see what looks like a contact (rusty on mine). I'd like to get it working again. What should I check?

TIA

Jim

 

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Sorry I missed this or could have answered about the clips. I'd check that you first have power going to the one wire that powers it. Next would be to ask if you checked that you have a good ground. Lastly, check the bulb isngood and that the terminals are clean that the screws contact are ok.

Can you attach a picture?

 

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Thanks for the response Nutty 5.0. The contact thing might be a problem. It looks like one of the contacts slides onto another contact inside the housing. I wish I had some idea how this thing went together

Jim