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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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I now have power to my interior mirror map light but I'm needing the light bulb holder to make this thing work. I see that I can buy the whole mirror assembly from various suppliers but only the bulb holder is needed. Any idea's where this might be obtained? It's a 1976. Thanks!
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 07:18 PM
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It has been do long since I have had to deal with this bulb...I can not remember how it gets caged. Post a photo...and NOT knowing basically where you live due to not filling out your Public Profile...I could suggest some LEDs that you can get from some auto stores and use the connector for that bulb and install an LED in place of the correct bulb....OR buy a new rear view.

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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 07:32 PM
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DUB: it was a pleasure to meet you a couple of weeks back at your shop. I enjoyed the conversation.

The map light is a very touchy design. I agree with DUB that it would be better to use an LED. The general idea is the hot goes to one side of the bulb and when you slide the lens to the right the other side of the bulb is grounded.

I would post a WTB in parts and see what you can find.

Here are my pics:










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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 06:05 PM
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GREAT PHOTOS!

My pleasure also in our meeting.

YEAH...your photos did the 'trick'...brought back memories of dealing with them.

I know PILOT LEDS are sold at my local OReillys. I have one that could work but would take a little bit of modification.

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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 06:47 PM
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Is the metal on the thumb slide end supposed to be bent at the angle in the photo's?
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