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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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Map light

I am going to find a way to run a 12 v power line so I can make my map light work. Here are some photos of it.
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I got it off a friends 1974 Capri 30 years ago, and have used it in most of my cars since then. I love the universal joints in it that allow it to point anywhere. It automatically turns off when you fold it down.
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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Come on, everybody. Doesn't anybody have any comments, negative or positive, about this light? I think it is the coolest light and very functional. And I think it looks pretty neat in that location. (Perhaps everybody is jealous that they don't have one )
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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i look at it and all i can think of is "FLUUUUSSSSHH" seriously, it looks good. Definitely has a classic look to it.
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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I personally wouldn't add one to my HHR...but then again, I don't do much traveling either. Looks might handy and versatile though. If I do travel and need to see a map, I'll be using the Microsoft GPS program on my laptop that I plan on purchasing and that will eliminate the need for a map or a map light. For those who travel...I'm sure it's convenient and as long as you like it...that's all that really matters.
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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Interesting. I've never seen one like that. Couldn't you just adjust your mirror to see, that's what I do. I like the lights on the mirror better than a standard dome light.
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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I've had them in many of my cars. I love 'em! Can't say that I would put it in my HHR though.

I would cover the screws.
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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That is one of the best map lights I've seen. As for the screw heads....they need a little work. Because I don't have that switch plate on my headliner, I don't know where you could pull 12 volts from. As always, nice addon Lee
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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I had one of those in my 85 Tempo.

Really liked it. Came in handy more than once.

Old Jun 30, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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Don't need no stinkin' map light... don't even need no stinkin' map since I got my Garmin!
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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WHY CAN'T YOU TAP INTO POWER GOING TO POWER SUN ROOF?



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