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Old 05-20-10, 10:59 AM
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Question Changed glove box bulb, and it still doesn't light up.

So I changed my glove box bulb yesterday (got it from dealer), and it still doesn't work. Tried to turn on lights, turn on ignition etc, and still same thing. According to manual, glove box bulb and other interior lighting have the same fuse in the driver's side kick panel (fuse #6 "PANEL" 7.5A). All other lights in the interior work, so what might be the problem?
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I didn't even know the glove box had a light lol. I guess I need to change mine as well.

I'm have the same issue with one of my License plate bulbs. Only one side works. I tried to change the bulb that I purchased from the dealer and it doesn't work. I haven't had time to fool with it.
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Vadim540i, There's a trick you have to do for them to come on, the tail lights/lights have to be on in order for the light to illuminate when the glovebox door is open.

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I've tried all possible combinations with lights on, off, engine running etc. And still the same
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Originally Posted by Vadim540i
I've tried all possible combinations with lights on, off, engine running etc. And still the same
same here '99 400. i'm using that like 15 piece led kit from luxurymods.
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Originally Posted by Vadim540i
I've tried all possible combinations with lights on, off, engine running etc. And still the same
Originally Posted by Durrby
same here '99 400. i'm using that like 15 piece led kit from luxurymods.
It states this procedure in my 95 Lexus Owner's Manual. Look in your Owner Manuals. Wait did you buy Led bulbs? If yes...take out the led and reverse connection and then try the steps above.
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^ don't want to jack the op's thread but since i have the same problem oh well. i tried reversing them as well as trying different led bulbs of the same size and nothing works.
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15 piece led for glove box? How that possible?

Check your fuse, the head/tail light has to be on, and try reverse..
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Originally Posted by horent135
15 piece led for glove box? How that possible?
jackass lol

http://www.luxurymods.com/superwhite...0sc300400.aspx
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I was bored at work today and found why it doesn't work. I'll post pics when I'll get home, about an hour later.
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Originally Posted by Durrby
LOL, i just wanted you to link me
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Originally Posted by Vadim540i
I was bored at work today and found why it doesn't work. I'll post pics when I'll get home, about an hour later.
Was the pin switch disconnected?
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Originally Posted by Luxor
Was the pin switch disconnected?
Yep! And I still can't find where the heck the wire is?!
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Originally Posted by Vadim540i
Yep! And I still can't find where the heck the wire is?!
pin switch?
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Originally Posted by Durrby
pin switch?
The switch was disconnected from wire, I took off glovebox yesterday, found wire, connected it to switch and now everything works
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