Wow! You _have_ a map light? And it comes _on_?!
So, what's the problem? <G>
Laura G. and Nigel
-----Original Message-----
From: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
To: spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, January 21, 1999 9:16 AM
Subject: Spitfire map light
>As further proof that my Spit is running well, I have turned my attention
>to the trivial bother _wherein_ the passenger side map light comes on by
>itself (at night of course). I lift it up and it turns off, but after a
>couple bumps in the road it falls down a fraction and turns on again.
>
>In looking at this thing, I have been unable to determine what energizes
>the light. The hinge is a roll pin (can't be tightened), and it has a
>spring loaded ball-and-detent type joint.
>
>I'm sure I can use a spot of Velcro to hold the thing to the dash if need
>be, but if anyone has solved this problem, I'd like to hear the real
>solution.
>Atwell Haines
>'79 Spitfire FM96062 UO
>
>Succasunna, NJ USA
>
>"It's not the destination that counts, it's the journey."
>Drive a Spitfire!
>
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