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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 11:38 AM
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Dome Light Extender

Hello; I'm new. I will join any site if I have a question I can't get by researching it generally through the web. So, here goes: I have a '99 Ranger. It has just under 200,000 miles on it. I've done some "creative wiring" over the years. Time for that later. What I am looking for is a dome light extender. Once the door is opened I want the dome light to come on for a few seconds then fade out. The part I was looking for is no longer available. Does anybody have any information on this type of module? I light that came with the truck kinda broke so I had to replace it with an after market light but it doesn't come on when the door opens. I could wire it so it would come on but then I would want it to come on via the switch. I could add a second light which is an option but I'd rather have the timing modeule. Jameco used to carry such a timer, but no longer. I have the scematic to build one but if one is already available, all the better. Thanks -G
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 11:47 AM
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ya simple to build one ....



But you can search "Dome Light Dimmer" and find all kinds of delay modules on Fleabay or Aliexpress.

Here is just 1 example ... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Lincol...-/332507843070
you can find the Modules way cheaper like around 5 or 6 bux.
 

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you can buy the kits for the schematic I posted too.... easier to just Etch your own PCB....


 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 03:10 PM
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Thank-you

I didn't expect this much enthusiasm and response. I do appreciate it. You guys gave me alot to work with. Thanks. -G
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 03:39 PM
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these guys have all kinds of timers Deselectra Electronics. Car timers
 
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