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MustBeTrippin 09-03-2009 03:10 PM

dome light?
 
--Ive posted this already in stock problems but no one has been able to help me so i'd figure i would try my luck here.

I replaced the Dome lights with a 39mm LED festoon. it was kind of to big so i bent the two little metal connectors to fit it. It worked fine but last night i noticed the light flickering. I went to go adjust it and one of hte metal arms snapped.

What are those metal connectors called and where could i pick one up..im assuming its a very common part at stores like home depot.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...s/IMG_0157.jpg

ron-s mini 09-03-2009 05:42 PM

My guess would be auto parts stores.

MINIGURU@WAY MOTOR WORKS 09-03-2009 07:43 PM

You may have to just solder it back together. If the LED dome light you got doesn't fit right try our WMW dome light it works great.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/product...3&cat=0&page=1

COR BLMY 09-03-2009 08:19 PM

Or call Mini Recycling 866-330-7623,
Maybe getting the unit will be faster and easier.
They ship UPS

MustBeTrippin 09-04-2009 07:06 AM

Thanks Ill probably try calling..I cant see how this piece wouldn't be common in stores, I just need to figure out what its called

COR BLMY 09-04-2009 09:50 AM

what about trying Radio Shack or Frys ?

MINIGURU@WAY MOTOR WORKS 09-04-2009 11:03 PM

I've got an 04 MCS I'm parting out. I could get you that one if you wanted.

MustBeTrippin 09-07-2009 01:05 PM

I will check radioshack in my spare time over this next week.
Hopefully they have it.

Yo'sDad 09-07-2009 02:11 PM

When connecting LED lights instead of the regular tungsten bulbs, I learned that the MINI system doesn't like the very, very low current draw and therefore causes the LEDs to flicker. I did a thread several years ago when putting LED strips in the boot. I had to add a resistor, about 1000 ohms I think to bring the total resistance up to something the MINI computer liked.

Just a suggestion.

YD


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