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options for switching off rear dome light?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Perkolator, Jan 22, 2014.

  1. Perkolator

    Perkolator Junior Member

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    On our 2013 Prius II, it seems there are no options to switch off the rear dome light for the 2nd row seating without affecting the front -- the rear dome switch is only 2-positions (ON or ON w/doors) instead of 3 like most dome lights are (like the front). The problem for us is that we have a baby that rides in the back and when baby is asleep and we come home guess what happens... Would love to find a simple solution to this little annoyance.

    Does anyone know of a dome light replacement option for me that won't break the bank? I figure the easiest way is to swap out the housing to one with a 3-position switch. Do the higher model Prius come with this option?
     
    #1 Perkolator, Jan 22, 2014
  2. peterjmc

    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

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    I was thinking about fabbing a three position or separate two position switch and mount it up front. There are times when I only want the rear lights on for my two year old and not the ones up front at the same time.
     
    #2 peterjmc, Jan 22, 2014
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    #3 xliderider, Jan 22, 2014
  4. Burna J

    Burna J Knot Right Performance....

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    Have you tried to put the switch in the middle? Give it a try. Works for me....
     
    #4 Burna J, Jan 22, 2014
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    mmmodem Senior Taste Tester

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    Black tape is a simple solution.

    When I was a younger, I "tinted" my dome lights by adding a piece of colored cellophane wrapping paper inside the cover. It reduced the light output to an agreeable level.


    iPhone ?
     
    #5 mmmodem, Jan 22, 2014
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    put a hat on the baby.
     
    #6 bathala, Jan 22, 2014
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    Remove the bulb?
     
    #7 32kcolors, Jan 22, 2014
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    That would be the easiest solution.
     
    #8 burstaneurysm, Jan 22, 2014
  9. Perkolator

    Perkolator Junior Member

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    problem with eliminating the rear light is we need it for getting all the other junk out once child is removed.
     
    #9 Perkolator, Jan 23, 2014
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    Have you tried moving the switch to the "middle" position as Burna J suggested?

    SCH-I535
     
    #10 xliderider, Jan 23, 2014
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    I can confirm this works.
     
    #11 32kcolors, Jan 23, 2014
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