Re: {Chrysler 300} RE: 64 300 map light switch

[Ray Jones <1970hurst@xxxxxxxxx>]

Better yet, find a LED bulb to replace the original one.

I've replaced most all interior bulbs in my vans and Trucks

and they made a real difference in interior brightness.

Check ebay with make and model and there are kits and/or collections of bulbs .

Cheap and well worth it.

Ray

On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 10:30 PM <steveham442@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Rich- Polycarbonate (Lexan) should handle the temperature of the bulb. Readily available in clear sheets with UV stabilizer in various thicknesses, if you want to make a replacement.

Steve Ham

Highlands NC

300L

 

From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Rich Barber
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 3:52 PM
To: 'Dave Dumais' <dave.dumais@xxxxxxxxx>; 'Chrysler 300 Club International' <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: {Chrysler 300} RE: 64 300 map light switch

 

Dave:

 

Thanks for the feedback.  Its always good to read about a problem solved and the actual nature of the problem.  I noted on my map switch that it did not work very well—probably due to a long period of non-use.  I gave it a shot of contact cleaner and operated the switch a number of times to loosen it up.  I notice the clear map light lens has been roasted a little by the bulb and don’t see anyone reproducing them.  Given a modern lens material, it would appear easy to reproduce as just a clear rectangle without the serrations for diffusion.  Anyone have a recommendation for a modern plastic that can take the heat?

 

Rich Barber

Brentwood CA

 

From: Dave Dumais <dave.dumais@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:36 PM
To: Rich Barber <c300@xxxxxxx>; Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: 64 300 map light switch

 

Rich and Group, 

 

The map light is fixed.  After tracing wires, all good  , and comparing 2 light units   , the conclusion is this.

 

The fiber board on actual switch was loose!

The fix was re crimping the switch base to upper area around board. 

 

Once re crimped, the board is tight to the internal ground.

 

On to next issue.

 

Thanks All,  Dave in hot spot VA

 

 

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