Dome Light Problem

Hi Everyone, I have a 69 Maverick 2 dr that I've had for 16 years. The dome light has never worked. Today I took off the lens cover and cover holder and then removed the light socket from the inside of the roof and discovered that the wire was only about a foot long and not connected. So then I traced the other end from the door and light switch to find that is about 3 feet long and not connected. My problem is I need to run a wire from under the dash to the dome light. I was wondering if anyone knows how this wire is routed. I assumed it goes under the door sill plate, up beyond the door, and over between the roof and headliner. I was hoping to run this wire without removing the headliner. Has anyone done this? Thanks to all.

 

Its probably that "c" motor giving you all the problems.

 

It runs thru the post.

 

do you really have a ch3vy powered mav? not that I approve of that type of behavior but i would still like to see some pics.

 

Thanks everyone it looks like a need to remove the headliner to get it through the left A pillar. I don't have many pic now but I'll post some as soon st the Ohio weather gets better.

 

No need to remove the headliner. Try "fishing" the wire thru there...or use a wire puller (whatever that is called).

 

Thanks Craig, I have a fish tape, but I'm not sure if it will fit through the A pillar. I'll give it a try.

 

Hi people, I couldn't get the fish tape through the A pillar so I hooked 2 brazing rod together and got that through, pulled a new wire, hooked it up, and now it works. Thanks to all!!!

 

Good deal!!

 

Now, about that engine.......

 

I was gonna suggest a coat hanger or welding wire,,, glad you got it.
Dan