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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 02:15 PM
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Hi there,
Ordered some LED map lights and vanity lights. I removed the lens from the r/view mirror and when pulling out the bulb it broke and sparked causing a loss of lighting in the mirror and the sunvisor vanity lights. I looked up the fuse and replaced it. Nothing. My A/C still works and I believe that is on the same circuit. Is there another fuse?
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 02:55 PM
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Try the CTSY/LAMP fuse in the passengers foot well..
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 03:12 PM
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And I will mail you all I have....seven dollars and 33 cents.... if the courtesy lights and a/c control are on the same fuse.

https://fuse-box.info/chevrolet/chev...uses-and-relay
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Thanks...that was it!
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Just a fuse, those rear view mirror bulbs really are deep in there and can be a pain to remove.
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 05:21 PM
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Ya know your right! Have you considered taking the mirror off. I think that might be the safest and easiest way. I broke the bulb taking it out and luckily didn't get cut.
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 07:34 PM
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I used a plastic trim removal tool with a forked end. Made short work of those map light bulbs.
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I used the same plastic tool, and.....still broke the bulb.....ugh!
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Originally Posted by DrKrieger
I used the same plastic tool, and.....still broke the bulb.....ugh!
Yeh I ended up taking some needle nose pliers and taping the ends with electrical tape on top of putting a micro fiber towel over the bulb and it still took a long time. Worse bulb replacement I ever dealt with.
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