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Why does my glovebox light not work anymore?
« on: January 15, 2013, 06:30:43 pm »
My glovebox light stopped working a while ago. I have now got the casing out and changed the bulb, which had clearly blown. However it won't work with a new bulb either. I have tried several different bulbs, but whenever I plug it back in I can't get it to light up. It's not the fuse either. Is there some obvious reason for this?
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Re: Why does my glovebox light not work anymore?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2013, 07:29:51 pm »
Have you got 12v power to the bulb holder?
Check that first then move back down the wiring to the connector.
If there is no power at the connector it could be a break in the loom between there and the fuse box.
Try wiggling the wiring and the connector - you might find a break there.

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Re: Why does my glovebox light not work anymore?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2013, 07:52:46 pm »
the switch won't be working at the back of the glove box
« Last Edit: January 15, 2013, 07:54:59 pm by maxitrol »

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Re: Why does my glovebox light not work anymore?
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2013, 08:07:53 pm »
1K0 947 561 is the part number for that

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Re: Why does my glovebox light not work anymore?
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2013, 08:25:03 pm »
1K0 947 561 is the part number for that
Rich you are correct sir..
that's the number on mine

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Re: Why does my glovebox light not work anymore?
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2013, 08:25:59 pm »
I had one in my hand as my glove box is in the consevatory!  :grin:

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Re: Why does my glovebox light not work anymore?
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2013, 08:28:56 pm »
I had one in my hand as my glove box is in the consevatory!  :grin:
mine is on the window sill  :grin:

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Re: Why does my glovebox light not work anymore?
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2013, 08:32:11 pm »
 :laugh:

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Re: Why does my glovebox light not work anymore?
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2013, 09:08:16 pm »
Not realised it didn't work so i had a look and the bulb was okay so I found the switch not attached to the glove box and signs of glue on it..Must of been done at the audio place in Sunderland as they had snapped the slide bit of where it attached to the glove box and had tried to glue it back on :fighting:Just can't be arsed taking the glove box out to fit a new one :jumping: :jumping:

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Re: Why does my glovebox light not work anymore?
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2013, 06:33:39 pm »
Thanks guys!  :happy2: That sounds like the problem. Not sure if it's worth the hassle to put right then as it's not an essential function.
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