Posted March 2, 20214 yr comment_616905 Has anyone repaired a domelight? I have 2 of them in pieces, the arm that holds the switch together snapped off, perhaps a more modern push button switch can be installed into the same position? I lost the spring that is used in the OEM switch, it must have walked off my desk at some point 😞 One of the metal tracks looks like it heated up real good, the plastic looks melted where it contacts the strip   😞 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 2, 20214 yr Author comment_616906 The distance from the part where the switch rests on to the top of the white plastic section is ~25mm. Maybe something can be sourced online. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/#findComment-616906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 2, 20214 yr Author comment_616907 This might fit the bill, i dont need 5 of them though. https://www.amazon.com/mxuteuk-Waterproof-Push-Button-Motorcycle-MXU-kp-107/dp/B07Z4BDXLX/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=push+button+toggle+switch&qid=1614673411&sr=8-20#customerReviews Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/#findComment-616907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 2, 20214 yr Author comment_616908 This part looks to be the same, $4 for 2... ebay Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/#findComment-616908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 2, 20214 yr comment_616920 IMHO, there's no need for the switch to be a waterproof type. If you're limiting your search to switches that are sealed, you might get more results if you are willing to accept something that is not weathertight. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/#findComment-616920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 2, 20214 yr Author comment_616945 @Captain Obvious I was just looking for `push toggle switch on-off` and this came up. The problem is trying to filter out all the round style ones, or the ones that have the solder leads in the wrong spot. I ordered the ebay weather proof ones because of the cost and it was pretty close to what i was looking for. I agree with you about the weather proofing, its totally not required for this. We shall see in a couple days i suppose, otherwise back to searching... There are no stores around me that carry these kinds of electronic products, there used to be one in Berkley California but it closed recently. https://www.berkeleyside.com/2020/12/03/lashers-electronics-berkeley-business-closing-covid-19-coronavirus 😕  Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/#findComment-616945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 2, 20214 yr comment_616981 Do you have a good extra plastic lens you would be willing to part with? Not sure what parts of the switch you still have, but I've had a bit of success in making contact and springy bits out of a sheet of phosphor bronze. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/#findComment-616981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 2, 20214 yr Author comment_616989 Negative on the plastic lens, i had to find mine online, i bought one ( and it was broken) They tend to deteriorate in the heat, so you might be better off getting a (newer one) I want to refurbish this one, its a bit yellowed like old video game consoles. The price on these parts has been ~30 for just the plastic lens and $100 for the whole assembly... Might be able to 3d print them if i can find a white transparent ABS material.  Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/#findComment-616989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 2, 20214 yr Author comment_617000 @Captain ObviousIt looks like the LED you went with is back in stock Thread: Similar part # but described as 38mm. https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/festoon/3710-led-bulb-6-smd-led-festoon-38mm-car/2160/5267/ Any chance we can get those pictures that rotted off photobucket? Did you change the map light as well? figure might as well fix it all once. Edited March 2, 20214 yr by heyitsrama Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/#findComment-617000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 20214 yr comment_617003 You can still buy the OEM dome light, part number 26410-e4100. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/#findComment-617003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 20214 yr comment_617004 OK, thanks all. The last I looked, I don't think the lens alone was available, so I was prepared for the LED $100 replacement. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/#findComment-617004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 20214 yr Author comment_617008 23 minutes ago, Roberts280Z said: OK, thanks all. The last I looked, I don't think the lens alone was available, so I was prepared for the LED $100 replacement. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-first-quality-Dome-Light-Lens-LED-Conversion-included/303820288085?hash=item46bd19b055:g:Hc4AAOSwdjdaDxnV   Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65118-dome-light-repair/#findComment-617008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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