Headlight Switch Question

Goofy, but driving last night I noticed that my headlight switch lettering is not backlit. The rear window wiper and release switches below it are backlit. Is my bulb out or did GM not bother to backlight the headlight switch on the 94-96 Roadys?

Just curious if this is something I can add to my salvage yard search list.

-Mike

the 96 roady came with a headlight switch? I'll have to check, but i don't think I have one....

On the back of the plate that the switch comes through there is a small white box. It has an EXTREMELY small bulb in it. I cannot find replacements.

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

On the back of the plate that the switch comes through there is a small white box. It has an EXTREMELY small bulb in it. I cannot find replacements.

Ok, will be taking that apart then. I found some tiny bulbs for the trip computer on Misty's Grand Prix at Radio Shack.

We'll see!

-Mike

what is a time bumb? If you have found "tiny bulbs" lmk a part number!!!

I think Nick has replaced them. The bulb is from Radio Shack.

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

what is a time bumb? If you have found "tiny bulbs" lmk a part number!!!

HaHa....ok we all know I can't type or spell... Actually my Dad called my Caddy Catera "The Time Bomb"...does that count? He was always expecting that car to blow up....

It's the little things in life that make me happy.....






For those who need this bulb, it's the same one that's in a 2001 Grand Prix trip computer... for your salvage yard adventures.

I had no idea this lit up...it's never worked since I bought the car. Thanks for the info!

Oh and it's no wonder these burn out. The light comes on as soon as you turn the key forward and is on whenever the car is running. It works independent from all the other dash lights. I guess so you can find the headlight switch at dusk...

Anyway it's a really simple job.....and looks better at night now!

-Mike

Oh and sorry my cheap-ass old 5-megapixal camera won't focus in the dark....or that my hands are too shaky.....

Hey,leave that cheap-ass old camera alone!Its taken some pretty remarkable pics over the years and it can be a little tempermental if it wants,
Jim Gordon

The zoom no longer works. To turn the camera on I have to press the on button and pull the lens out by hand. It no longer with move on it's own, the gear in there just grinds. Ha!

My brother got me a really nice new camera for my birthday but I've yet to buy a memory card for it....and just been using "old reliable".

I need to go to Wal-Mart and get a card for the new camera but I keep spending money on other stuff.....like gas...food...kids....



-Mike

Radio Shack? Part numbers?

I have a couple packs of the bulbs from radio shack at home, can get you guys a part number tonight. I originally got the number off the ISSF after much searching.

What about the electric lock switch in the door. I have replaced mine 2 or 3 times (the whole switch) and still it works when it wants to!!!!

I'd replaced the trip computer with a salvage yard unit and had the old unit on the shelf in my garage, and stole a bulb out of it last night. When I get home tonight I'll see if I can get they number off another bulb in that computer.

Strike that, found my GP notes, you want either a #24 or #73 bulb. Both should work. I used a #24

http://www.advanceautoparts.com/1/1/552365--long-life-mini-bulb-by-sylvania-part-24-ll.html

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

What about the electric lock switch in the door. I have replaced mine 2 or 3 times (the whole switch) and still it works when it wants to!!!!

I had a bad bulb in one when I did the door panels and just replaced the entire switch with a salvage yard part as well. Guess I need to crack a switch open and see what's in there.

-Mike

81X11 wrote:

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

What about the electric lock switch in the door. I have replaced mine 2 or 3 times (the whole switch) and still it works when it wants to!!!!

I had a bad bulb in one when I did the door panels and just replaced the entire switch with a salvage yard part as well. Guess I need to crack a switch open and see what's in there.

-Mike

I have a few extra..... I will try to destroy one later this week......

How about the bulbs in the climate control? One side of mine is out.

Jon

Found the package to the bulb for the head light switch. I'm pretty sure its the same bulb for both roadys and caprices. Its radio shack PN 7219 Micro lamp. 12v 60ma, wire base.