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Dome lights problems... OHC

So i just installed the new OHC in my truck today that malydeen sent me. And correct em if im wrong but the map lights are constant power right? Because i am under that impression. Well anyways i wired them up to constant and they don't work the bulbs are fine and the wiring is solid so im not to sure on whats going on any ideas?
 
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you wire the map lights to the green/orange wire, which is a switched wire. you might have it on your domelight if it has maplights, or it will be behind the headlight switch.
 
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might be different wire colors too since you have a 92 right?
 
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might be different wire colors too since you have a 92 right?
yah i ran mine to the bat and its still doesn't want to turn on...
 
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anyone? i need more light!
 
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Does everything else on the ohc work? I would double check the bulb and make sure that the filiments didnt break when you were installing it.
 
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Does everything else on the ohc work? I would double check the bulb and make sure that the filiments didnt break when you were installing it.
fitments are fine the bulbs are plugged in to.
 
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Did you do a visual check on the bulbs or did you use a multi meter on them?
 
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Originally Posted by malydeen
Did you do a visual check on the bulbs or did you use a multi meter on them?
visual but why wouldn't they be getting power? i tested the wires with a multi meter and it is good to the dome but i haven't tested the lights.
 
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Originally Posted by Shaklakan
visual but why wouldn't they be getting power? i tested the wires with a multi meter and it is good to the dome but i haven't tested the lights.
Well if theres power to the sockets but the lights dont work then I would have to say that the bulbs are broken and they need to be replaced.
 
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