1978 280Z map lamp replacement

[dankfrye@charter.net]

Does anyone know a replacement part number for the 5 watt push in map lamp? The service manuels that I have don't give an old number to cross reference it to.

Thanks!

[TomoHawk]

Are you referring to the cabin light on the roof behind the seats (dome/cabin lamp) or the lamp above the vents on the dash (map light)?

AFAIK, You can get new replacement cabin lamp units, but not the map light. There are also L.E.D. inserts for the cabin lamp that is supposed to give more light, but I haven't heard of any kind of improvements for the map lamp. About all you can do is make sure you have good electrical connections with clean contacts everywhere. I use DeOxit 100 for the latter.

[webdawg1]

This url might help some if it's the map light...

http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsunS30/DatsunFairladyZIndex/Electrical/StepMapLamp/tabid/1684/Default.aspx

and this one if it's the overhead lamp...

http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsunS30/DatsunFairladyZIndex/Electrical/StepMapLamp/tabid/1684/Default.aspx

webdawg1

Edited October 17, 2010 by webdawg1

[TomoHawk]

Is the Step Lamp the one that goes in the door?

[FastWoman]

If I were you, I'd replace the lamp with an LED lamp anyway. Same with the dome light. The map light switch can wear very badly and heat, causing the plastic to deform.

[TomoHawk]

Where do you get a map lamp with L.E.D.s in it?

[sblake01]

They make LED bulbs that will fit in place of the bulb that's in the map light. Had one in my 78. If I'm not mistaken, all the OP wants to know is the number of the bulb that's in the map light. If that's the case, its a 158.

Edited October 18, 2010 by sblake01

[dankfrye@charter.net]

Thanks alot guys!

[TomoHawk]

If you do try an L.E.D. in the map lamp, please let us know how well it works.

[sblake01]

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Edited October 21, 2010 by sblake01
Off topic (as usual)