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    is there a universal dome light kit so you don't have to pay $40 for oem.
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    '93 Festiva GL A/T

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    I think alot of people go get escort ones out of junkyards... not sure what models... someone with a brain will inform you soon i'm sure

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    • #3
      Escort/Protege/Tracer/323 dome lights with map lights built in... The roof is already threaded to accept the light, you just have to cut the headliner and install it.
      -Zack
      Blue '93 GL Auto: White 13" 5 Point Wheels, Full LED Conversion, and an 8" Sub

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      • #4
        do you have a picture or and take one for me? just so i get the idea on which postion.
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        • #5
          @MattRhodes do a search for "Escort dome light" there is a write up.

          That being the case, I went and snagged one out of an escort this weekend. Only problem is, that neither my stock one, or the escort one work at all. Fuse is good. All my other lights work... Weird.


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          1991 Festiva L Red: Daily Driver
          1990 Festiva L White: R.I.P.
          1988 Festiva L Silver: R.I.P.
          1991 Festiva L Red B6T: R.I.P.
          1989 Festiva L White: R.I.P.
          1995 Aspire 2-door White: R.I.P.
          1995 Aspire 4-door Red: R.I.P.

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          • #6
            May have to run new wire. Also make sure grounds are good metal to metal. Even the light itself may have crud..and checkbulbs heh
            1993 GL 5 speed

            It's a MazdaFordnKia thing, and you will understand!

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            • #7
              They have them on e-bay also serch festive e-bay.
              If it don't fit, use a bigger hammer!


              '93 Green L - ' Tiva

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              • #8
                Use one of these lol. :p

                '93 BP-T 57trim TO4E - Coilovers - 13x7 steelies - 175/60 - 48k mi

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                • #9
                  Thread 33870 has the best writeup on the Escort dome light install.

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                  • #10
                    gadelbert1... make sure that the ground at the door switch is good, I had this issue, and now have no problems. Some electrical grease in that area will help also.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by bravekozak View Post
                      Thread 33870 has the best writeup on the Escort dome light install.
                      Thats what I was lookin' for. You beat me to it Brave.
                      If it don't fit, use a bigger hammer!


                      '93 Green L - ' Tiva

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Skrapbob View Post
                        gadelbert1... make sure that the ground at the door switch is good, I had this issue, and now have no problems. Some electrical grease in that area will help also.
                        Would that cause it to not work at all? It won't work in the solid on position either...


                        Http://www.Youtube.com/TheresGabe

                        1991 Festiva L Red: Daily Driver
                        1990 Festiva L White: R.I.P.
                        1988 Festiva L Silver: R.I.P.
                        1991 Festiva L Red B6T: R.I.P.
                        1989 Festiva L White: R.I.P.
                        1995 Aspire 2-door White: R.I.P.
                        1995 Aspire 4-door Red: R.I.P.

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                        • #13
                          Also check that you have the wires to the light connected correctly. I had mine backwards & light would only work with switch.
                          If it don't fit, use a bigger hammer!


                          '93 Green L - ' Tiva

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                          • #14
                            Thanks for linking to my write up guys, glad I could help
                            -Zack
                            Blue '93 GL Auto: White 13" 5 Point Wheels, Full LED Conversion, and an 8" Sub

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                            • #15
                              You might also find that the connectors in the light are corroded. It's a good idea to clean them too. Also, I suggest switching from standard to an LED panel, which is a massive upgrade.
                              In love with a MadScientist!:thumbright:
                              There's a fine line between breathtaking ingenuity and "That's the stupidest thing I've ever seen!"

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