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Posted by Monster (more from Monster) on Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:14:14
In Reply to: Interior lighting question..., Rob Catron, Sat, 13 Jan 2001 08:37:18
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Rob:
Tom is right and the likely cause of the problem is that the switch is either worn out or dirty. The top switch position is an unconditional ON, the middle is OFF, and the bottom, as you have figured out, is ON WITH DOOR OPEN. (It also incorporates a time delayed shutoff when you get out of the car.)
Before you take the switch out and take it apart, first get some electrical contact cleaner (you can get it at Radio Shack) and just spray it into the switch. Work the switch back and forth and spray liberally. If that fixes your problem, you're done! Most of the time, that is all you need to do. If that doesn't fix it, then the next step would be to pull the switch. You can test the wiring by shorting the contacts to make the connection, thus making certain it is, in fact, a bad switch.
And Rob... there are no dumb questions here. This forum is a wonderful gathering place for Saab newbies and veterans alike, and the folks are friendly. So don't ever be afraid to ask a question you think is dumb. Your post may, in fact, help several others with the same problem who never got around to asking!
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Posts in this Thread:
- Interior lighting question..., Rob Catron, Sat, 13 Jan 2001 08:37:18
- Thanks to everyone for the help!! (N/M), Rob
, Sat, 13 Jan 2001 10:34:36 - Re: Interior lighting question..., DET, Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:34:36
- first try...., Monster, Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:14:14 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Interior lighting question..., PMartin, Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:11:45
- Re: Interior lighting question..., Tom's 89 900s, Sat, 13 Jan 2001 08:50:20
- Thanks..., Rob Catron, Sat, 13 Jan 2001 10:33:16
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