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Old Oct 13, 2022 | 08:45 PM
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Rear dome light issue


Most rearward dome light

The metal tab that holds bulb is about to break off right at the crease of the bend

Will a drop of solder hold that together? I don’t know what types of metal that is. Brass?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2022 | 02:48 PM
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No idea what metal it is. Try a magnet and a wire brush to scratch it.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2022 | 03:56 PM
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That is a pretty good idea. I never thought of that. However, I got lucky and found another dome light for $5.
 
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That is a pretty good idea. I never thought of that. However, I got lucky and found another dome light for $5.
Even better.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2022 | 05:40 PM
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Ok so ended up breaking the same tang in the same spot on the new light I just got in the mail today. LOL Apparently it is the process of removing the bulb that bends it out. When you go to to bend it back so the bulb fits snug, it breaks. No need to fear though bc I was able to solder it back on and it works fine. I went ahead did both of the lights so now I have a back up if the solder breaks. I doubt it will though bc I can put a decent amount of pressure on it and it’s pretty solid. Not the prettiest job, but it was hard to get in that tight area. The bulb is nice and snug too.



 
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Old Oct 19, 2022 | 02:28 PM
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That looks like a solid joining. Always good to have a spare anyway.
 
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