how to replace interior lights?

VortecSonoma · 11-02-2009, 03:16 AM

i tried to replace the bulb for the head light switch but i couldnt figure out how it goes into the switch, is it built into the switch? or does the whole switch have to be replaced, also is the lights for my 4x4 suppose to be on because the only light up when i start the truck? the lights for my a/c works, i still have the stock radio in my truck and it doesnt light out but im not worried about that i got a new radio coming in the mail maybe friday....

**S10dude** · 11-02-2009, 08:16 AM

use a screwdriver , its a twist lock on back of switch ( no handle )

it's kinda hard to get out of hole , so be careful

VortecSonoma · 11-03-2009, 07:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by S10dude

use a screwdriver , its a twist lock on back of switch ( no handle )

it's kinda hard to get out of hole , so be careful

oh ok thanks bro!

VortecSonoma · 11-03-2009, 08:03 AM

i just went outside and try what you said, but my switch only has two wire harnesses running to it, i forgot to mention that my sonoma is a 95.

**S10dude** · 11-03-2009, 08:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by VortecSonoma

i just went outside and try what you said, but my switch only has two wire harnesses running to it, i forgot to mention that my sonoma is a 95.

oooooh , not sure if it's the same as my 01

but theres no small round flat looking washer w/screw slot in the middle ? thats the light socket

**deathphoenix99** · 11-03-2009, 08:13 AM

Um........94-97 don't have lights in the headlight switches.

VortecSonoma · 11-03-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99

Um........94-97 don't have lights in the headlight switches.

lmao! is that right? that would make a lot of since why it doesnt work... ok new subject...how do i go about putting a light behind the light switch...

**deathphoenix99** · 11-04-2009, 08:34 AM

I have thought about adding a light bulb behind my switches, but the best way would be drill a hole in the switches and cover the hole with a plastic that has the light diagram etched to make it appear stock. The cheap and easy way is to drill two holes and put led's in the holes. Won't look stock though.

VortecSonoma · 11-04-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99

I have thought about adding a light bulb behind my switches, but the best way would be drill a hole in the switches and cover the hole with a plastic that has the light diagram etched to make it appear stock. The cheap and easy way is to drill two holes and put led's in the holes. Won't look stock though.

right, thats one way, on my switch there is already a hole in the back, if i use a bright enough LED than that should be good enough, but my question is how would i wire it up so that my light behind the switch would come on when i turn the lights on at night?

**deathphoenix99** · 11-04-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by VortecSonoma

right, thats one way, on my switch there is already a hole in the back, if i use a bright enough LED than that should be good enough, but my question is how would i wire it up so that my light behind the switch would come on when i turn the lights on at night?

This is what I've been thinking about, like I said, you almost need to modify the switch to have a clear portion in the outline of the headlight symbols and keep it smooth and factory looking. You would have to do a simliar set up as the newer factory switches. Not sure how to accomplish this though. Maybe someone else will chime in.

VortecSonoma · 11-04-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99

This is what I've been thinking about, like I said, you almost need to modify the switch to have a clear portion in the outline of the headlight symbols and keep it smooth and factory looking. You would have to do a simliar set up as the newer factory switches. Not sure how to accomplish this though. Maybe someone else will chime in.

would using a 98+ switch work?

VortecSonoma · 11-04-2009, 02:43 PM

98+ switch with fog lights button

front of switch

11-02-2009, 03:16 AM	#1
VortecSonoma Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Fredericksburg,Va User is: OffLine	how to replace interior lights? i tried to replace the bulb for the head light switch but i couldnt figure out how it goes into the switch, is it built into the switch? or does the whole switch have to be replaced, also is the lights for my 4x4 suppose to be on because the only light up when i start the truck? the lights for my a/c works, i still have the stock radio in my truck and it doesnt light out but im not worried about that i got a new radio coming in the mail maybe friday....
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11-02-2009, 08:16 AM	#2
S10dude all one color again! Age: 56 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 14,851 Location: Sacramento,Ca. User is: OffLine	Re: how to replace interior lights? use a screwdriver , its a twist lock on back of switch ( no handle ) it's kinda hard to get out of hole , so be careful
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11-03-2009, 07:33 AM	#3
VortecSonoma Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Fredericksburg,Va User is: OffLine	Re: how to replace interior lights? Quote: Originally Posted by S10dude use a screwdriver , its a twist lock on back of switch ( no handle ) it's kinda hard to get out of hole , so be careful oh ok thanks bro!
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11-03-2009, 08:03 AM	#4
VortecSonoma Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Fredericksburg,Va User is: OffLine	Re: how to replace interior lights? i just went outside and try what you said, but my switch only has two wire harnesses running to it, i forgot to mention that my sonoma is a 95.
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11-03-2009, 08:07 AM	#5
S10dude all one color again! Age: 56 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 14,851 Location: Sacramento,Ca. User is: OffLine	Re: how to replace interior lights? Quote: Originally Posted by VortecSonoma i just went outside and try what you said, but my switch only has two wire harnesses running to it, i forgot to mention that my sonoma is a 95. oooooh , not sure if it's the same as my 01 but theres no small round flat looking washer w/screw slot in the middle ? thats the light socket Last edited by S10dude : 11-03-2009 at 08:09 AM.
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11-03-2009, 08:13 AM	#6
deathphoenix99 Electrical guy Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,777 Location: Flint, MI User is: OffLine	Re: how to replace interior lights? Um........94-97 don't have lights in the headlight switches.
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11-03-2009, 06:38 PM	#7
VortecSonoma Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Fredericksburg,Va User is: OffLine	Re: how to replace interior lights? Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99 Um........94-97 don't have lights in the headlight switches. lmao! is that right? that would make a lot of since why it doesnt work... ok new subject...how do i go about putting a light behind the light switch...
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11-04-2009, 08:34 AM	#8
deathphoenix99 Electrical guy Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,777 Location: Flint, MI User is: OffLine	Re: how to replace interior lights? I have thought about adding a light bulb behind my switches, but the best way would be drill a hole in the switches and cover the hole with a plastic that has the light diagram etched to make it appear stock. The cheap and easy way is to drill two holes and put led's in the holes. Won't look stock though.
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11-04-2009, 09:10 AM	#9
VortecSonoma Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Fredericksburg,Va User is: OffLine	Re: how to replace interior lights? Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99 I have thought about adding a light bulb behind my switches, but the best way would be drill a hole in the switches and cover the hole with a plastic that has the light diagram etched to make it appear stock. The cheap and easy way is to drill two holes and put led's in the holes. Won't look stock though. right, thats one way, on my switch there is already a hole in the back, if i use a bright enough LED than that should be good enough, but my question is how would i wire it up so that my light behind the switch would come on when i turn the lights on at night?
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11-04-2009, 09:34 AM	#10
deathphoenix99 Electrical guy Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,777 Location: Flint, MI User is: OffLine	Re: how to replace interior lights? Quote: Originally Posted by VortecSonoma right, thats one way, on my switch there is already a hole in the back, if i use a bright enough LED than that should be good enough, but my question is how would i wire it up so that my light behind the switch would come on when i turn the lights on at night? This is what I've been thinking about, like I said, you almost need to modify the switch to have a clear portion in the outline of the headlight symbols and keep it smooth and factory looking. You would have to do a simliar set up as the newer factory switches. Not sure how to accomplish this though. Maybe someone else will chime in.
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11-04-2009, 02:37 PM	#11
VortecSonoma Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Fredericksburg,Va User is: OffLine	Re: how to replace interior lights? Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99 This is what I've been thinking about, like I said, you almost need to modify the switch to have a clear portion in the outline of the headlight symbols and keep it smooth and factory looking. You would have to do a simliar set up as the newer factory switches. Not sure how to accomplish this though. Maybe someone else will chime in. would using a 98+ switch work?
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11-04-2009, 02:43 PM	#12
VortecSonoma Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 614 Location: Fredericksburg,Va User is: OffLine	Re: how to replace interior lights? 98+ switch with fog lights button front of switch Last edited by VortecSonoma : 11-04-2009 at 02:45 PM.
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