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    Ashtray Light

    I'm having a small problem I'm hoping you guys might be able to help me with.I can't get my Ashtray Light to work,I've tried 2 different sets of bulbs and still nothing.Checked the Fuses and none are blown,all the other lighting in the car works:lighted visors on H&L,Dome and Map Lights,glovebox light,both floor lights,and all dash lights,just can't get the ashtray light to work. Last time I was under the dash I did'nt see any frayed wires or disconnected grounds.Does anyone know were the switch is located that turns on the light when you open the ashtray?Maybe I've overlooked something,Any help is appriciated.
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    #2
    Your light turns on when you open the ash tray? Mine lights up when I turn the marker lights on, it's just hard to see it when the tray is closed. Dunno why yours don't work though...

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      #3
      Maybe not,I've never had a working ashtray light in one of these cars,I just thought the light would have a switch to turn itself off when the ashtray is closed,like the glovebox light does.I went out and tried it again,turning on the markers and headlamps with the key in the acc,and on position,still nothing.

      Though,if the ashtray light is supposed to stay on all the time when the marker and head lights are on that kind of makes me not want to fix or keep it,as I sometimes store stuff in the ashtray space that could be damaged from the heat the bulb would constantly give off.Anyone know if the ashtray light is supposed to stay on all the time when the markers and headlamps are on in the Box Vic?

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        #4
        put a led bulb in the ashtray.......they dont get hot

        1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
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          #5
          I tried 2 bulbs in mine and an LED bulb, mine doesn't work either. You got me...
          '89 Ford LTD Crown Vic - '92 Ford F-150 Custom -
          '95 Ford Bronco XL -

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            #6
            Also, no the ashtray light is only supposed to come on when you open it, in a CV/GM.
            '89 Ford LTD Crown Vic - '92 Ford F-150 Custom -
            '95 Ford Bronco XL -

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              #7
              Mine only comes on with the dash lights, like when you turn on the headlights/parking lights. I tapped the wiring for my gauge lighting.
              1990 Country Squire - under restoration
              1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater

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                #8
                TC ones have no switch in the ashtray, so they're hot all the time when the lights are on. They also have a metal shield over them so they burn out real quick. None of mine work, all the bulbs are silver from them getting hot and cooking to death. I dont smoke so I dont really care if they work or not.
                86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

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                I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                  #9
                  no switch here - my ashtray light is also on all the time with the marker lights - Its what I have my gauge Illumination wired into.
                  Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
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                    #10
                    Mine was only on when the ashtray was open, but i dont remember seeing a switch for it. I tore the entire ashtray out anyways.


                    1984 Grand Marquis GS - CFI-SEFI conversion, Explorer 302, GT40 intakes, GT40P heads, 1.7 roller rockers, HO Cam, ASP Underdrive Pulley, 2.5" Dual exhaust, Flowmaster Delta 50 mufflers, 3.55 Trac-Lock, Rear disk's, Moog cargo coils, ES rear poly bushings, PI front and rear sway bars, 3G alt., Mark VIII fan, custom Auto-meter dash
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                      #11
                      Hmm, if they come on with the lights, maybe thats why mine didnt work....
                      '89 Ford LTD Crown Vic - '92 Ford F-150 Custom -
                      '95 Ford Bronco XL -

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                        #12
                        Well,I have no idea what is up with it.Hopefully it still has power going to it at least for when I wire up my gauges.

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