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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
I don't know about the clear lens (I hope so though!), but I'm pretty sure you can swap the dome and cargo lenses. If I remember correctly, I used a cargo lens for my dome light when I lost the cap. The pop on and off real easy though, just pop it off and try it.
On that topic, I noticed that the cargo light has a pushbutton feature. What's that supposed to do? Mine does nothing, it's just on with an open door and off with them all closed...
Old Sep 21, 2016 | 07:26 AM
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It's suppose to turn off both interior lights while the hatch is open if you want. Mine's broke also. Any replacements available?
Old Sep 21, 2016 | 08:38 AM
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That's my favorite feature on the rear dome! Tailgating without draining the battery!
Old Sep 21, 2016 | 09:11 AM
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Yep! But also I have some work to do in the cargo space so I'll just remove the bulbs. Would like to replace that unit though.
Old Sep 21, 2016 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by EZEARL
Yep! But also I have some work to do in the cargo space so I'll just remove the bulbs. Would like to replace that unit though.
Unfortunately that's all the bulbs - overhead and courtesy/footwells. Easier to disconnect the battery.
Old Sep 21, 2016 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by EZEARL
It's suppose to turn off both interior lights while the hatch is open if you want. Mine's broke also. Any replacements available?
Originally Posted by kgm
That's my favorite feature on the rear dome! Tailgating without draining the battery!
Darn...that sounds useful. My lights don't come on with the hatch being opened either. Thought that was strange...
Old Sep 21, 2016 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Unfortunately that's all the bulbs - overhead and courtesy/footwells. Easier to disconnect the battery.
Your right. It's going to be down a few days anyways.
Old Sep 21, 2016 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rcguymike
Darn...that sounds useful. My lights don't come on with the hatch being opened either. Thought that was strange...
My lights go on and off as you open and close the hatch. My switch broke so I can't have them stay off when the hatch is open.
Old Sep 21, 2016 | 05:12 PM
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Does the dimmer switch have two separate wires going to the headlights,,one for high and low beams, or do they both share the same hot wire. My high beams don't always work and sometimes just cut completely off but regular lights always work, trying to determine if this can be cause by ethier the dimmer switch of the high beam switch?
Old Sep 21, 2016 | 07:45 PM
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My return hose (the shorter one) for my PS is leaking pretty heavily. I have replacement hoses for both and am preparing to swap them. I just realized I lost one of the o rings though. Any suggestions on how to easily find a replacement?
Old Sep 21, 2016 | 08:23 PM
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Is anybody using the liquid iron shackle relocation bracket and have a tow package? I'm just curious if it interferes with the the tow package
Old Sep 21, 2016 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by rcguymike
On that topic, I noticed that the cargo light has a pushbutton feature. What's that supposed to do? Mine does nothing, it's just on with an open door and off with them all closed...
Originally Posted by EZEARL
It's suppose to turn off both interior lights while the hatch is open if you want. Mine's broke also. Any replacements available?
This....

Originally Posted by rcguymike
Darn...that sounds useful. My lights don't come on with the hatch being opened either. Thought that was strange...
Mine just recently started doing this too. There is a switch located within the latch mechanism on the hatch. Probably just needs to be located and cleaned, but I haven't had the time to mess with it myself. Nice feature though... as was stated, you can hang out with the liftgate up and not have to worry about draining your battery. Very useful at the Drive-in theater.
Old Sep 22, 2016 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
This....

Mine just recently started doing this too. There is a switch located within the latch mechanism on the hatch. Probably just needs to be located and cleaned, but I haven't had the time to mess with it myself. Nice feature though... as was stated, you can hang out with the liftgate up and not have to worry about draining your battery. Very useful at the Drive-in theater.
Ah was wondering if it was in there or something. I need to figure out why my rear wiper doesn't work either, the hatch is mostly electrically non functional except for the window defroster and lock.
Old Sep 22, 2016 | 10:50 AM
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i heard the factory trak loc is 27 splines, even on later models. any truth to this?
Old Sep 22, 2016 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Cane
i heard the factory trak loc is 27 splines, even on later models. any truth to this?
Nope



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