Back of bench seat rear courtesy light switch - 63/64 Cadillac Website2024-03-28T09:33:09Zhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/forum/topics/back-of-bench-seat-rear-courtesy-light-switch?commentId=6543066%3AComment%3A270707&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGentlemen. You guys are amazi…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2021-03-28:6543066:Comment:2707072021-03-28T19:32:58.334ZMichael Voglerhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/MichaelVogler
Gentlemen. You guys are amazing. Reviewing/tracing the door jam circuits, I realized I inadvertently jumped the 2 prong door jam switched incorrectly. I re-jumped the two “hots” together and Interior lights work perfectly! Thank you very much!
Gentlemen. You guys are amazing. Reviewing/tracing the door jam circuits, I realized I inadvertently jumped the 2 prong door jam switched incorrectly. I re-jumped the two “hots” together and Interior lights work perfectly! Thank you very much! Without the 3 prong switch, 2…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2021-03-28:6543066:Comment:2706472021-03-28T19:20:33.557ZKurthttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/KurtEdmiston
<p>Without the 3 prong switch, 2 circuits are tied together meaning grounding one will ground the other. I guess you can chose whether to tie the map light to the front courtesy lights or leave it as is. A 3 prong switch is what you need to separate the circuits.</p>
<p>Without the 3 prong switch, 2 circuits are tied together meaning grounding one will ground the other. I guess you can chose whether to tie the map light to the front courtesy lights or leave it as is. A 3 prong switch is what you need to separate the circuits.</p> Russ, do you think I jumped t…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2021-03-28:6543066:Comment:2704782021-03-28T19:09:20.140ZMichael Voglerhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/MichaelVogler
Russ, do you think I jumped the wrong prong on the two prong switch, effectively making it a one prong)? I could move the jump to the other prong?)
Russ, do you think I jumped the wrong prong on the two prong switch, effectively making it a one prong)? I could move the jump to the other prong?) I had an issue once where tur…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2021-03-28:6543066:Comment:2707052021-03-28T19:09:12.133ZKurthttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/KurtEdmiston
<p>I had an issue once where turning on the map light would also turn on the courtesy lights. It was the the pin switch allowing grounding of the courtesy lights. If not the pin switches, trace out what is allowing ground to all lights.</p>
<p>I had an issue once where turning on the map light would also turn on the courtesy lights. It was the the pin switch allowing grounding of the courtesy lights. If not the pin switches, trace out what is allowing ground to all lights.</p> You know what? As I think abo…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2021-03-28:6543066:Comment:2704762021-03-28T19:05:44.885ZMichael Voglerhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/MichaelVogler
You know what? As I think about it, I recall when I replaced the door switches about six months ago, i bought 2 prong switches (couldn't find 3 prong) and jumped the hot for the four lights to work. I think you might be right: it’s likely the front door switches.
You know what? As I think about it, I recall when I replaced the door switches about six months ago, i bought 2 prong switches (couldn't find 3 prong) and jumped the hot for the four lights to work. I think you might be right: it’s likely the front door switches. Kurt, I don’t think it’s in t…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2021-03-28:6543066:Comment:2706452021-03-28T19:00:56.214ZMichael Voglerhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/MichaelVogler
Kurt, I don’t think it’s in the door switches. In fixing the rear switch circuit yesterday, I realized the bench seat wasn’t grounded (also causing the seat motor not to work). I grounded the seat by running a wire from an arm rest bolt (behind the fold down cover) to a wiring clip screw under the carpet. Bingo! The seat motor and back seat light switch worked (after rewiring the hot leads).
Kurt, I don’t think it’s in the door switches. In fixing the rear switch circuit yesterday, I realized the bench seat wasn’t grounded (also causing the seat motor not to work). I grounded the seat by running a wire from an arm rest bolt (behind the fold down cover) to a wiring clip screw under the carpet. Bingo! The seat motor and back seat light switch worked (after rewiring the hot leads). The 2 or 3 pin door jamb swit…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2021-03-28:6543066:Comment:2705862021-03-28T18:57:50.618Z3ft7bqmb7dryohttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/xn/detail/u_3ft7bqmb7dryo
<p>The 2 or 3 pin door jamb switch keeps the circuits separated. if you out in a single wire door jamb switch, all the lights will come on. </p>
<p>The 2 or 3 pin door jamb switch keeps the circuits separated. if you out in a single wire door jamb switch, all the lights will come on. </p> Hmm, In my 63 CDV only the re…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2021-03-28:6543066:Comment:2705822021-03-28T18:48:57.246ZKurthttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/KurtEdmiston
<p>Hmm, In my 63 CDV only the rear courtesy lights come on when the switch on the back of the front switch is turned on (according to owner's manual too). I believe the circuit works by grounding the lights with the pin switch in the door jambs or with the switch on the back of the front seat for the rear courtesy lights. It seems your switch is grounding for all interior lights. Could be bad door jamb switch(es) allowing the ground for all lights…</p>
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<p>Hmm, In my 63 CDV only the rear courtesy lights come on when the switch on the back of the front switch is turned on (according to owner's manual too). I believe the circuit works by grounding the lights with the pin switch in the door jambs or with the switch on the back of the front seat for the rear courtesy lights. It seems your switch is grounding for all interior lights. Could be bad door jamb switch(es) allowing the ground for all lights</p>
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Thank you for your post. All four interior lights (2 front/2 rear) come on when I turn on the seat back switch. The owners manual says the sear back switch will turn on the rear lights only. In the convertible all 4 are supposed to come on with seat back switch?
Thank you for your post. All four interior lights (2 front/2 rear) come on when I turn on the seat back switch. The owners manual says the sear back switch will turn on the rear lights only. In the convertible all 4 are supposed to come on with seat back switch? I ran a new wire and spliced…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2021-03-28:6543066:Comment:2704722021-03-28T03:38:12.130ZMichael Voglerhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/MichaelVogler
I ran a new wire and spliced in a new connector. The seat back switch now works and the lights come on. Only thing is the courtesy lights also come in the front driving compartment as well when I flip the switch. Aren’t only the rear courtesy lights supposed to come on?
I ran a new wire and spliced in a new connector. The seat back switch now works and the lights come on. Only thing is the courtesy lights also come in the front driving compartment as well when I flip the switch. Aren’t only the rear courtesy lights supposed to come on?