EvansJD2112 Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 So, bought a couple of LED bulbs to replace the interior ones as a 'quick' upgrade. Popped out this morning, removed the cover and replaced the bulbs. couple of mins max. Now, neither the interior lights nor the mirror lights work. OK, must have blown a fuse I thought.. Popped off the fuse cover, located what I thought was the right one, took it out and it looked fine. Turned on the ignition and the radio/satnav didnt come on. Weird.. Popped the fuse back in and radio comes on again. So, is the diagram on the back of the fuse box cover completely wrong? Where is the fuse for the interior/mirror lights? I have a copy of the maintenance manuals, and the fuse block looks right in this diagram Just doesnt say what each one does! Much appreciate any help. Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 The fuse I thought it was was fuse number 6 btw Quote
KyleR Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Maybe it's not a fuse and that other thing that can blow that I can never remember the name of and can be costly to fix? Hopefully someone will be along shortly to advise you better than I can Quote
cs2000 Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Maybe it's not a fuse and that other thing that can blow that I can never remember the name of and can be costly to fix? Hopefully someone will be along shortly to advise you better than I can BCM. but I doubt its that seeing as they don't work at all. Normally a busted lights section in the BCM just kills the auto on-off dome lights facility. Secret fuse box by the battery perhaps? Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 Just got to the fuse box behind the battery (great location!) Nothing obvious from what I can make out on the diagram Anyone got a list of what all the fuses actually link to? BTW, noticed the boot light is out too, so all interior lights Defo sounds like a fuse to me.... Quote
Beavis Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Have you tried putting the replacement led lamps in the other way round? Have you tried putting the old lamps back in to confirm that the fuse has blown? I assume they were working beforehand? Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 Located the fuse, its No18 in the box by the accelerator Replaced it and the left hand side LED worked for a second, and then pop; fuse gone again. Put the old bulbs back in, and another fuse, and I have a working left hand side map light but the right hand one isnt. (swapped bulbs around to confirm this) Left hand one works as it should, either by switch or by the door. Any idea why the right hand one is dead? @Beavis - maybe me being stupid here, LED lamps have a wrong/right way of installing? Quote
Beavis Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Yes most have a right and wrong way of installing. Polarity matters with led's. https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/blog/42/led-bulbs/comment-page-1/ http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=1257733&d=12306.55256&nmt= Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 Doh Not going to risk another blown fuse by trying again! Quote
Hooch Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Make sure your not using LED bulbs with the heat shield on the rear as it will short and blow a track on your BCM, this will then have to have a wire soldered on to sort it. Bad: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/39mm-3-SMD-5050-Pure-White-Dome-Festoon-CANBUS-OBC-No-Error-Car-3-LED-Light-Bulb-/330928707508?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4d0ce357b4 I used these and work perfect with a lovely white light: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281052978818&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160 1 Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Posted September 21, 2013 I tried these http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/269-led-smd-mega-bright-festoon-bulb-30mm-white.html So, likelihood is a short Question now, how do I get the right hand map light working again? Quote
Hooch Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 That I cannot answer, strange its just the right one. Might be worth looking at your BCM board to see if its caused any damage. A few things here might be worth trying: http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/463735-bcm.html Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Posted September 22, 2013 Looking at the interior light wiring diagram Both lights take the same feed, so doubt its anything to do with the BCM Suspect I've knackered something in the light itself Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Posted September 23, 2013 On the way to work this morning, the right hand side map light came on after about 10mins driving. Stayed on for about 2-3 seconds and then died again! I have no idea what this could be From the wiring diagram, if one light works the other should do to Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Posted September 23, 2013 Mystery solved. Obvious when I think about it logically. This is the culprit The actual switch is dead Swap them around and the right hand side works fine. Now, need to find where to buy a replacement Any ideas? Quote
cs2000 Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Alex, as usual I suspect will have them in ready to go same or next day. Quote
WhackyWill Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Make sure your not using LED bulbs with the heat shield on the rear as it will short and blow a track on your BCM, this will then have to have a wire soldered on to sort it. Bad: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4d0ce357b4 I used these and work perfect with a lovely white light: http://cgi.ebay.co.u...ME:L:OC:GB:3160 Phew..!! I just ordered some from eBay..fortunately I have ordered the correct ones...Didn't know about the heat shield problem. .. Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Posted September 25, 2013 Managed to get hold of a replacement unit off eBay and ordered some proper bulbs to go in it. So, anyone else who is daft enough to do the same; I'll have a spare switch! Quote
WhackyWill Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Managed to get hold of a replacement unit off eBay and ordered some proper bulbs to go in it. So, anyone else who is daft enough to do the same; I'll have a spare switch! So it was the switch then ? How did you get the covers off the interior lights do the whole unit come out of the car roof including the sunglasses case. ? Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Posted September 25, 2013 Managed to get hold of a replacement unit off eBay and ordered some proper bulbs to go in it. So, anyone else who is daft enough to do the same; I'll have a spare switch! So it was the switch then ? How did you get the covers off the interior lights do the whole unit come out of the car roof including the sunglasses case. ? Surprisingly easy. Insert a small screwdriver into the surround of the map light unit. There are 4 clips, 2 on each side. The unit then just pops out and is connected via the usual 350z plug type. The switches themselves just push on/pull off. 1 Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Posted September 25, 2013 replacement bulbs and light unit arrived, so took a few snaps replacing the switch Easing out the unit The connecting wire clip Working LED lights :-) Quote
Hooch Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 To change the bulbs the whole unit doesn't need to come out, just the clear plastic covers Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Posted September 25, 2013 To change the bulbs the whole unit doesn't need to come out, just the clear plastic covers Yep, but further up the post you will see I managed to blow one of the switches in the unit. Needed to replace that, which needs the unit removed to get to the back. Quote
WhackyWill Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 replacement bulbs and light unit arrived, so took a few snaps replacing the switch Easing out the unit The connecting wire clip Working LED lights :-) Great pics thanks. Will do mine tomorrow. Quote
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