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PostPosted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:53 am    Post subject: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

I'm very happy with the warm light of the incandescent bulb on the hatch, but my lamp fixture is a loose fit and the lens cover keeps falling off.
So looking for a replacement and just wanted to see what ideas have used for a replacement.

edit: Rear hatch light for me is this one,

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:22 am    Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:41 am    Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

Agreed, which light are you referring to?
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

Yeah, I don't have a hatch light. Wish I did.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

I added an OEM style one in mine. Love it! Guess I'm not the only one.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

OEM style, wired to the rear window defroster wires and switch. Deleted defrost wire function.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:22 am    Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

That's a nice add on, indeed.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

Great idea! I never use defrost. Plus I pulled my panel off a while ago, repkacing soon,, so thanks for thinking for me!
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:27 am    Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

Well, that's some fancy rig ya got there with that rear hatch light!

I've never seen a rear hatch light in a Vanagon.
Must be a limited time high dollar option package!

Question, is it mercury switch activated or a manual on and off only system?

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:13 am    Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

That's definitely a non-stock light installation. I would look for a more modern upgrade that can cover the hole that was made. You could also silicone the cover on with two dots that could be pried off later when the bulb goes out.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:23 am    Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

djkeev wrote:
Well, that's some fancy rig ya got there with that rear hatch light!

I've never seen a rear hatch light in a Vanagon.
Must be a limited time high dollar option package!

Question, is it mercury switch activated or a manual on and off only system?

Dave


Old fashioned on/off switch. Prefer not to have "automatic" function on it.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:51 am    Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch light - replacement light? Reply with quote

Here's what I did. Lights and switch from superbrightleds.com. I had a clean slate with my hatch so I went with a wider installation. Three way SPDT switch is connected to the the door circuit so it can turn on that way, by itself or be turned off.


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