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mychevys10
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Mar 4, 2009, 7:10 AM

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1995 Chev. Blazer
4.3L Vortec
75k miles

Okay I'm really confused here. I just bought this truck from a family friend.. (different state, rather not talk to the guy..) ever since i got this car i noticed that there is no over head light, so I put one in the other day. All the doors were closed and no option to turn light off or on, but as soon as i put the bulb in it went on.... I went to each door messing with the little sensors, it still will remain on. The only way I can get it to turn off is if I take it out. I don't know what it can be. I'm really hoping its not a short or something. Thanks for the replies

Mike

Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 4, 2009, 8:52 AM

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I'm near certain there's a delay for interior light when doors are closed they stay on a couple minutes. Wait longer.

There should be an "overide" button near dimmer to leave them off - at least some do that. I don't think you can bypass the delayed lighting thing that easily - just wait and see how long they take but do make sure they do go out,

T

Loren Champlain Sr
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Mar 4, 2009, 4:22 PM

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Another thing to check: The rheostat that you turn to raise or dim the instrument cluster illumination, if turned all the way to bright, then just a bit more, will turn on the cabin light.
Loren
SW Washington

mychevys10
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Mar 6, 2009, 6:18 AM

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Thank you guys very much!

It ended up being the front passenger door sensor. I'm sure this isn't the last you're going to hear from me. lol

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