I there any way to isolate entry lights?

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I there any way to isolate entry lights?

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I have a 1999 Astro and have noticed that if I open 1 door or lift gate that ALL of the entry / foot lights come on. Is there any way to isolate each light so they only come on when you open that particular door?


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Re: I there any way to isolate entry lights?

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I can't see that happening without removing the interior to rewire all the switches.
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Re: I there any way to isolate entry lights?

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Have you checked the owners manual Fish? It shows some light changes you can make and how to but I don't remember if that's one of them.
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Re: I there any way to isolate entry lights?

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HP, I am still trying to chase down an owners manual. The issue I am having is they stay on all the time. I thought they would go off after a few minutes but they stay on and drain the battery when I am camping. I have been using the backend as the kitchen area and with the back open most of the day the battery goes dead.

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Re: I there any way to isolate entry lights?

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Use the dome light override button up by the head light switch to turn the lights off. There is a power port on the drivers side rear you could just plug a small light in there if you only need light for cooking at the back door.
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Re: I there any way to isolate entry lights?

Post by Fishfreek »

Kid, Thanks that worked. My switch is broken but I spliced in another switch and they went off just like they are supposed to. I new I needed a new switch panel but didn't how much.


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Get one of these:

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