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Sep 4, 2011 | 04:13 PM

cnjr42

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non operable visor vanity lights

what can cause and what could be a possible "fix" for visor mirror lights that do not light up?/

Sep 4, 2011 | 04:57 PM

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what can cause and what could be a possible "fix" for visor mirror lights that do not light up?/

Have you checked the fuse?

Sep 4, 2011 | 04:58 PM

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Have you checked the fuse?

Sep 5, 2011 | 07:38 AM

cnjr42

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No, didnt know there is a fuse for the visors.. Will do so when i get home, out of state right now. will keep you all advised,, hopefully that's al that it is.. tnx..

Sep 11, 2011 | 12:33 AM

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checked for the fuse, did not see where one would be for the vanity lights.. Can you please tell me what i need to look for in the fuse panel.. tnx.. carl

Sep 11, 2011 | 01:52 AM

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Its a simple circuit so my guess is that it can only be a fuse or the bulbs.

There are 2 fuses in the circuit. Both are on the footwell panel:

#2 MONITORED LD 10A
#21 BTSIBU 10A

It's possible both bulbs have blown so if there's no joy with the fuses try replacing them.

Sep 11, 2011 | 07:35 AM

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thnx for info.. will look for these fuses later this afternoon as well as check/change the bulbs.. TBC..Carl

Sep 11, 2011 | 08:20 AM

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Mine weren't working either when I bought my car in June, I changed the #2 fuse(10 amp) now good to go

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Sep 11, 2011 | 06:22 PM

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non-working vanity lights...

thanks much folks, it was the #2 fuse after all.. other than the antenna, everything is up and running as they should be.. any easy fix, once one knows what to do and where to go to get it done.. tnx again.. Carl