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Discussion in '348/355' started by Manuel, Jun 19, 2006.

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  1. Manuel

    Manuel Rookie

    Oct 19, 2004
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    San Juan,Puerto Rico
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    Manuel del Valle
    #1 Manuel, Jun 19, 2006
    Has anyone had a similar situation? The roof light in my 355 does always shut off when I close the door. When it does shut off, it sometimes comes back on if I go over a "big enough" bump on the road. Although I am fairly certain that I need to replace the door switches (P/N 134423), it seems strange to me that I can't shut off the roof light using the switch located on the center console. Any suggestions? Although an easy fix would be to take the bulbs out, I really would prefer to have the car working perfectly.
    Thanks,
    Manuel
     
  2. richard_wallace

    richard_wallace Formula 3

    Feb 6, 2004
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    Cincinnati, Ohio
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    Richard Wallace
    #2 richard_wallace, Jun 19, 2006
    Digging back on my 355 Spyder days. I believe you can move the light in 3 different positions - 1 1.) On (all the time) 2.) when the door is open the light is on and 3.) Off all the time

    If I remember the light itself is on a kindof a rotational type switch.

    Take the light/housing out and check the connections first - see if this is what is throwing the light on - even though the door is shut (ie. hitting a bump). I would guess it is the light contact not the door switch.

    If all contacts are good - it could be the door switch as you indicated.

    I had the problem where I could not get the light on at all - any time. I replaced the bulb - thinking it was a bad bulb. It still didn't work - however after closer inspection it was a bad contact in the light housing itself (actually just hanging up there not connected.)

    Something to look at - which is very easy...

    Rich
     
  3. Manuel

    Manuel Rookie

    Oct 19, 2004
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    Manuel del Valle
    #3 Manuel, Jun 19, 2006
    Rich:
    Thanks. I will check the light contacts.
    Regards,
    Manuel
     

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