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Mar 17, 2013 | 11:15 AM

gdwhetz31

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Turning off interior lights

Hello,
We were at the drive in movies, (Yes, there are still a couple still alive around us) we had a comfortable spot in the back all set up. When the rear window was up, the interior lights stayed on. I couldn't find the valet switch to depress/turn them off. How can I turn off the interior lights while the back window is open. I have only had the Excursion for a month so I am still figuring it all out.

Thanks!

Mar 17, 2013 | 12:39 PM

Curt's05

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you have to add a switch, use the search function to find out which wires to tap into...

Mar 17, 2013 | 01:42 PM

mikeswae

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I don't know which model you have, but if you leave any of the doors (or back window) open the lights turn off automatically after 3 minutes on my 03 Limited.

There may be a relay you could add if you don't have it.

And get to the movie a few minutes early.

good luck

Mar 17, 2013 | 03:35 PM

gdwhetz31

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I have a '04X LT. I tried that. I left the back window open and after 15 minutes the lights were still on...ugh!

Mar 17, 2013 | 05:14 PM

Misky6.0

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From: Ouray, CO

I added the "interior dome override" mod
On. My '05 the wire is behind the pass side
Kick panel. Running board lites are powered by
another feed, but i like shutting off ALL the
interior lights when needed.
Ran wires up to overhead between side swingout
window swirches like others did. Looks great.