240SX Convertible Dome Light Bulb?

Post by **110octane** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:16 pm

Just got my first Nissan. I have always loved the vert's and I finally found one at a decent price. I have already done the 5 speed conversion and 5 lug conversion with a big brake upgrade. I am currently working on fixing all the little things that are wrong with the car and I have not been able to figure out what the bulb # is or even a description of the proper bulb for the personal light above the rear view mirror? I went to the parts store and we tried every bulb on their shelf to no avail? Can someone please point me in the right direction!?

By the way this forum is fantastic. I have found a ton of answers to a lot of questions that I have had and figured out on my own. It's nice to know that their are others out there going through the same things.
Modified by 110octane at 10:40 AM 12/14/2005

Post by **wirelessalpha** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 3:35 pm

nice to have you here bro. Quick question and comment:

1) What did you include in that big brake upgrade? pad type, rotors (brembo's?). I would love to hear about how it performs for you and if there were any glitches or "things to look out for".

2) I was wondering about that light too - although its been on the far far end of my mind for a while now. If someone could answer that his question - that would be great and also save me some time as well.

Post by **110octane** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:37 pm

wirelessalpha, I used aftermarket calipers, pads and 14" rotors and stainless steel lines. The brand I used I would prefer not to patronize, as I have had a falling out with the owner of the company.

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS DOME LIGHT PART # !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **wirelessalpha** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:55 pm

well, maybe you should at least state who the company was and what happened - you don't want your fellow community brothas to get stiffed right?

Also, worst comes to worst...you can probably google...

Wait, send me your email address and I'll send you a zipped file I have. Its a download I never got a chance to look at (alot of ****) but it might help. Its an s13 parts catalog.

I'll send it to you - just promise to post here, the answer if you find it.

[email protected] is mine. Or AIM me at wirelessalpha

Post by **110octane** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 5:15 pm

Come on vert guys!

I know someone out there has a bulb in their domelight. Simply take the bulb cover off and see if the bulb has a number on it? I beg you. Not having an interior light is driving me bananas! PA-lease help.

Post by **top_secret** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 6:52 pm

mine doesn't work either... but its under a cover outside. If I remember I'll try to check it tomorrow before I leave for xmas.

Post by **sp33dg33k** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:01 pm

i had a problem finding the correct one but I put a bulb that is less than the wattage of the OEM. if you go to kragen or autozone website, you can specify your vehicle and search for the item you need. you should be able to get tthe bulb with the part number in your search result. I know the part number is 3175(store part number?) for the other dome light behind. I hope this helps. Other reason I put a different wattage was because I've been to about 3 stores close to my place and they didn't carry them.

EDIT: I just remembered that I did not find the part number of the dome light in the mirror in autozoneo or kragen. I think i found it in FSM. The part number is the same number as sylvania uses. I will try to find it when I get a chance.
Modified by sp33dg33k at 9:21 PM 12/21/2005

Post by **KoukiRydr** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:04 am

I am not a 240 convt owner but I do deal with bulbs...The bulb you need is...

Dome lightDE3175

Here is how you guys can find the exact bulbs you need...

http://www.sylvania.com/Consum...uide/

Also, 3175 is also known as a Festoon Bulb...If you want a bright LED or non-LED bulb... check here.... choose any that say "REPLACES: 3175" http://superlumination.com/festoon.htm

Post by **VanNelson** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:01 am

If it helps, the bulb in my '93 240 vert has the following imprinted on it...

[Foshibo Logo] M 2 158 5 H

I bought the car used and it had this bulb in it, works fine.

Post by **damiens** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:04 am

My bulb is still working but is pretty dim so the other day I used the little bulb finder at Walmart and they had like 5 of them hanging on the peg. The part number of DE3175 is correct.

I have a bigger question for everyone how do you turn the dome light on without opening the door? The dash bright up toggle switch does not do it and I don't see anything on the headlight switch.

Thanks

Post by **B Serious** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:04 am

I've also been curious about turning the dome light on without opening the door. I wonder how difficult it would be to tie a switch into the system and mount it somehwere near (or instead of) the dash brightness switch.

Anyone have any experience with it?

I also have a great wiring issue that makes my dome light flicker on with I go over bumps.

Fun fun fun

Post by **top_secret** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:00 pm

it would be easy. Yeah my driver's side switch doesn't work at all and the pass. switch is off/on all the time. I think I'm just gonna hard wire mine through two pin switches and steal a 3 way switch out of a non vert (on/off/door) and wire it in.

Post by **Techguy** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:37 am

Yes I realize this thread is old but someone should bring things back to life every now and then. Nice vert btw. I also have a 94 vert and just to clear up something that was said about a "wiring issue that makes dome light flicker when I go over bumps". This problem is not electrical, is actually a problem with the stock door switch not being tight enough with the door. So when the door wiggles, it flickers. You can try remedying this by using an adhesive foam additive on the door to hold it shut better, or adjust the door striker more towards the center of the jar.

Post by **blkvrtswp** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:08 am

And BTW the vert dome bulb is a 194 wedge base. Not the same as coupe or hatch.

This one works:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo ... -base/206/

Post by **94_240sx** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 7:00 am

Techguy wrote:Yes I realize this thread is old but someone should bring things back to life every now and then. Nice vert btw. I also have a 94 vert and just to clear up something that was said about a "wiring issue that makes dome light flicker when I go over bumps". This problem is not electrical, is actually a problem with the stock door switch not being tight enough with the door. So when the door wiggles, it flickers. You can try remedying this by using an adhesive foam additive on the door to hold it shut better, or adjust the door striker more towards the center of the jar.

Previous owner disconnected the switch on my vert. Striker position was way off, so both doors wouldn't shut all the way in and they were droopy as well. That's why the switch was disconnected. I thought it was broken.

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