j_mezz Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) I successfully lobbied the original manufacturer of dome light switches to re-manufacture some switches for me. I ordered a couple of hundred and they just showed up today. $8 a pair plus shipping ($2.50). It's probably just my cars they broke on, right? I'll post a picture tomorrow night. 7/28/11 update - Acting on a tip from another W-bodier I picked up some LED bulbs that fit right into the original housing. These eliminate the heat buildup that causes the switches to go bad. I can provide a set of 4 for $12. 9-30-13 update - All interior LED light conversion bulbs now available. See page 13 for pic and pricing Edited September 30, 2013 by j_mezz jmjp5055 1 Quote
ManicMechanic Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 Damned good deal..Fortunately, mine work. Quote
GOT2B GM Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 Waiting on pics, I'm very interested. Quote
Psych0matt Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 wow, I bypassed mine, one of the first things I did Quote
jmoore4294 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 Waiting on pics, I'm very interested. x2 Quote
j_mezz Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Posted January 30, 2008 Now's your chance to un-bypass it? I always thought that having a dome light in a convertible was one of the coolest accessories! Oh well, to each his own... Quote
Psych0matt Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 I've never had any use for it For 8$ I'd probably grab a set just in case, but it would be the last thing on the list of things to do Quote
ManicMechanic Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 I like having everything working...I did bypass the domelight on my '92 but I installed a NOS dome light in my '94. Quote
j_mezz Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Posted January 31, 2008 Not too many NOS ones around anymore, so for the rest of us these will have to do... Quote
j_mezz Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Posted January 31, 2008 By the way, are they the same from 90 through 95? I 'm only sure about 93-94. Quote
ManicMechanic Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Do they fit and work yet? I'll probably pick up an extra set just to have. To answer your question, yes. Quote
dhs1223 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 I would like to order a couple of sets, how would you like to handle the transaction? Quote
j_mezz Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Posted January 31, 2008 You'll have to wait till saturday for a complete test. I'd certainly return any money if they don't work, but they're about as close to NOS as you can get . They're made by the same company and from the same molds as the originals. Best way to transact is probably via paypal, my account name is mezz@benris.com. I'll figure out what shipping will be today and post it later on. I'll post another picture of them in the black plastic housing later, too. Quote
95DropTop Posted February 1, 2008 Report Posted February 1, 2008 I'll take a pair....just let us know how much shipping is and you will have a paypal! Quote
jmoore4294 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Posted February 1, 2008 Has anyone looked into getting the lenses reman'd? Quote
j_mezz Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Posted February 1, 2008 Shipping will be $2.50, that'll cover a couple of pairs. I still haven't tested them yet but they fit like a glove... I've actually tried to make the lense but haven't been 100% happy with it so far. I've got a pretty good mold but you can see tiny air bubbles in it. I'll post a picture of the one I made this weekend, it's actually not too bad. I can knock off a few if anyone wants em. Quote
theghoul Posted February 2, 2008 Report Posted February 2, 2008 Mine are frozen, I'll take a pair. Quote
95DropTop Posted February 4, 2008 Report Posted February 4, 2008 Are we able to order these yet? I want a pair. Are they plug and play or do you have to cut/splice? Tell me when to paypal and when they ship!!! Quote
j_mezz Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Posted February 5, 2008 Fire away! $8 a pair, shipping is $2.50 (good for a couple of pairs), paypal me at mezz@benris.com. They're tested and work well. You do need to splice them in, the pinouts are the same as the originals. Quote
95TripleWhiteVert Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 Payment is in the e-mail! Thanks! Quote
theghoul Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 Payment is in the e-mail! Thanks! Hey , where did you come from? Post some pix of that triple white 95. That was my first choice to buy, but I couldn't find one for months. Quote
j_mezz Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Posted February 7, 2008 Got em, sent 4 pairs today. Quote
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