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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 07:03 AM
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Hi there all,

I'm stummped! I have recently noticed that my inside light doesn't come on automatically any more when I open my door(s). The lights still work, but only manually.

Any Ideas? Thanx!

The Finch
 
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 07:16 AM
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It must be a computer thing...that's my guess. Take it to the dealer for a fix. That's what I'd do....
 
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 07:21 AM
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thanks JDS I was afraid of that!
finch
 
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 08:18 AM
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Press and hold the interior light button until the light flashes, that will return you to 'regular' operation. Press and hold again until it blinks to defeat the light coming on with the door once again.


 
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 08:36 AM
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How awesome!!! I've gotta try that when my wife gets home with it!!!
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 09:16 AM
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>>Press and hold the interior light button until the light flashes, that will return you to 'regular' operation. Press and hold again until it blinks to defeat the light coming on with the door once again.
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Wow! You must have actually read the owners' manual!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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Greatbears "trick" works! Hold the center button until it blinks--this toggles between lights on/off when you open the doors. Who knew? Nice...
 
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 02:03 AM
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Oh sweet! didnt know that... and no i dont read the manual as u can tell
 
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 08:42 AM
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Thanks all who answered! The holding the button thig definitely worked! I tried it last night. And guess what... Unless I'm incredibly blind, this was nowhere to be found in the manual! Just one of those pieces of lore we pick up in great places like this!
Tha Finch
 
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