Cigar Lighter Illumination

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coopertl
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Cigar Lighter Illumination

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The ring surrounding my cigar lighter on my '75 spider is not illuminating. Is it just a bulb replacement? And, how does one remove the speaker panel to get at the lighter. Appreciate any help. Thanks, terry
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azruss
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Re: Cigar Lighter Illumination

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As I recall, you have to pull the upper console to get to it. probably just a bulb, but worth looking at the ground connection as well.
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81SPIDERMATT
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Re: Cigar Lighter Illumination

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mine was just the bulb.... yes you have to pull the upper console.... grounds are always a great idea
mdrburchette
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Re: Cigar Lighter Illumination

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There are just a couple screws on each side of the base that needs to be removed to pull the radio console out, although the radio wires may keep you from pulling it far enough to check the cigarette lighter wiring, so you may want to consider removing the radio first.
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