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01saturnsc2 09-07-2016 06:49 AM

Ceiling Light plastic mount
 
Some of the tabs on the plastic mount of my 01 SC2 are broken - so the thing is almost impossible to keep up in the ceiling. Previous owner put some paper clip in it to try and resolve. Anyone have a solution that works?:confused:

derf 09-07-2016 09:17 AM

1996-2002 will fit it.

New and used on ebay.
Be sure to ask about tabs if you buy used

Dave4422 09-08-2016 04:31 PM

If you still can reach the backing plate above the roof liner, you can ziptie the dome light to the ceiling and it won't go anywhere. I would recommend changing out the light bulb before you (permanently) replace the dome light to the roof.

I tried adhesive velcro strips, and they didn't stick.

01saturnsc2 09-08-2016 05:05 PM

thanks - great ideas. Couldn't find my normal zipties - so I tried the velco dots. Sticking so far....:D

derf 09-08-2016 10:09 PM

Zipties -- interesting trick....you learn something every day. I've actually never seen one pulled down so I have no clue how to reattach it. Nice one, Dave. saves some coin

Dave4422 09-09-2016 10:50 AM

This video by our good friend Richpin on YouTube will give you some ideas. I found the Velcro to lose its stickiness over time due to heat or vibration. I recommend zip tying the housing to the backing plate behind the headliner as seen in this vid.


Rubehayseed 09-09-2016 07:19 PM

Gotta love Richpin. Dude is great. I've used several of his videos for help over the past several years. And his accent cracks me up, seeing as how I'm a Southern hillbilly.


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