QuestionHi,
I have the following that I just bought Used! Please note that I DO NOT have the "Owner's Manual" for this car.
**1986 Cadillac Deville Sedan
**V8 4.1 L
**FWD
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1) The (under the engine hood) Light does not work. I tried replacing the light to no avail. Please tell me what may be wrong here? If it is the fuse, would't the fuse control other electronic features? I wouldn't think that there would be (one fuse) for this lamp! Also....since I do not have the owners manual, can you please tell me (what fuse it would be)? I do know were the fuse box is!
2)On the same car, in the front. The Driver's side Parking Light. For some reason, from under the car, I can have access to the outer light but do not see anywhere the inside light! I don't even see a wire going into that area! Now from the fron, the plastic shield has two screws attaching it. I took the both out but was unable to get the plastic cover out! Didn't want to break it.
Basically, for this light to be changes, please tell em the best way to gain access to it so I can change the bulb.
Thanks!!
Tom from Pa.
AnswerHi Tom from Pa.,
I think I remember answering a question for you sometime in the past, may have been someone else though.
I'm not sure which fuse it'll be either but more likely than not, it's on the same circuit as the interior lighting, horn and rear defroster (if equipped). If the wire going to the underhood light fixture can be probed, test it and see if there is power. If so, then the problem will be with the mercury activation switch. If no power, then you are back at square one.
I thought there was a fuse map embossed on the fuse panel cover?
The headlight door is removed to access the bulb retainers. There should be like four or six Torx-head screws holding the bezel in place. Two above and two below the headlight and one or two fastening it on the fender.
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