Glove box light
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:12 pm
Can anyone show me a picture of the Glove box light and where it should be? Mine doesn't even seem to have a fitting for a light, let alone any wiring.
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Re: Glove box light
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:07 pm
Thanks, that'd be excellent
Re: Glove box light
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:26 pm
Just had a quick look at mine and the light seems to be above the plastic cover near where the latch goes - surprised it actually works as mentioned above 9 times out of 10 they're disconnected.
I took some pics but it would be better to remove the plastic cover first
I took some pics but it would be better to remove the plastic cover first
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:58 pm
number 3
slots into a round hole in a metal plate inside and above the glove box
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:05 pm
I couldn't find that plate in the parts catalogue anywhere!
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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:24 pm
If that helps
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Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:08 am
On E30s from around the end of '88 onwards, the supply for the glovebox light was transferred to the same fuse as the indicators (#4), which is ignition switched.
The design of the light fitting is such that if it is left without a bulb fitted, or isn't pushed home properly in the metal plate, it short circuits the supply and blows the fuse. A very common cause of "no indicators" on E30s.
The design of the light fitting is such that if it is left without a bulb fitted, or isn't pushed home properly in the metal plate, it short circuits the supply and blows the fuse. A very common cause of "no indicators" on E30s.
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Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:32 pm
Thanks all (willnz and fingerman especially) 