j_mezz Posted August 20, 2016 Author Report Posted August 20, 2016 That is an interesting question. I'm thinking you're talking about the lights in the back seat on the side of the roof, right? I have a couple of olds coupes, I would think the regal would be the same as that. So, on the olds coupe, the switches Look the same and do fit into the housing but the shaft/pushrod isn't as long - the coupe being longer. I suspect you could get creative and figure out a way to make the shaft longer - either by drilling a hole in the middle and putting a screw half way in, or maybe cutting a slice off of yours and gluing it to the new one (or maybe a combination of both of these). One other idea...I know some folks have taken the switches apart (to reuse the original wires as opposed to splicing them in). If they could do that you could probably switch the shaft (if it isn't damaged\melted). I'd suggest taking one of your lights off to see what it looks like. If it looks like a match try separating the switch into 2 halves to see if you can extract the pushrod piece. Maybe post up a pic of what you have, if it's the same as the olds...we'll come up with a plan. I might have one around I can play with. Quote
Nas Escobar Posted August 21, 2016 Report Posted August 21, 2016 In the Regal, the back C pillar lights are controlled by the dimmer on the headlight switch. I haven't seen a way to formally turn them on and off separately. The Regal has an overhead console with a cubby. That console also has the map lights and the "dome" light. This is not mine but it looks like this. I've taken it apart before, and it seems that the buttons are similar enough but I don't have a CSC one handy to compare. Quote
j_mezz Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Posted August 22, 2016 Well, here's some measurements for reference. It's 3/8" wide where it would slide into the housing (so that would equate to the size of the hole that it would slide into) and 7/16" from the base of the top of the switch to the top of the pushrod (so the height from the bottom of the hole it would slide into). Quote
seadoopappy Posted August 16, 2017 Report Posted August 16, 2017 just installed a new pair of these switches and a set of LEDs. Like brand new, NICE!! A big thank you for putting forth the effort of sourcing these and offering them at a great price. Imp558 1 Quote
jmjp5055 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Posted January 16, 2018 By the way, are they the same from 90 through 95? I 'm only sure about 93-94. just got a dome light with working switches!Out of a 95 for my 94 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalkout of the 95 Imp558 1 Quote
j_mezz Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Posted January 20, 2018 Nice, good find! And that confirms the light is the same from 92 - 95. Anybody know if 90/91 is the same? Quote
Imp558 Posted January 21, 2018 Report Posted January 21, 2018 Nice, good find! And that confirms the light is the same from 92 - 95. Anybody know if 90/91 is the same? Careful, I got a set of super nice corner markers when I rebuilt the Regal a few years ago off a different model year and they were like an inch too short for the recess in my bumper. Blew my mind. Quote
j_mezz Posted March 5, 2020 Author Report Posted March 5, 2020 I've had a couple of questions as the the availability of the switches and just to put a more recent confirmation out there, I do still have them, still $8 a pair, still have LED bulbs, $12 for a set, but I am bumping shipping up to $4 for shipping within the US. Quote
j_mezz Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) Hey! I'm still here and I do still have switches (and LED bulbs (see page 8))! Edited September 11, 2020 by j_mezz Quote
kinger_13 Posted October 17, 2021 Report Posted October 17, 2021 On 1/29/2008 at 5:36 PM, j_mezz said: I successfully lobbied the original manufacturer of dome light switches to re-manufacture some switches for me. I ordered a couple of hundred and they just showed up today. $8 a pair plus shipping ($2.50). It's probably just my cars they broke on, right? I'll post a picture tomorrow night. 7/28/11 update - Acting on a tip from another W-bodier I picked up some LED bulbs that fit right into the original housing. These eliminate the heat buildup that causes the switches to go bad. I can provide a set of 4 for $12. 9-30-13 update - All interior LED light conversion bulbs now available. See page 13 for pic and pricing Are You able to ship to Canada? Quote
Tornado_Flame Posted August 14, 2022 Report Posted August 14, 2022 Hey all I’m brand new to the forum! I saw this thread and had to reply immediately. I have the same situation. Switches are frozen and don’t even push to turn on. This is technically the dome/bow lights on the vert. j_mezz are you still available with parts? And to anyone else, I didn’t see him logged in for over a year if someone could shoot him an e-mail to check the ol’ Cutty forum lol. Quote
j_mezz Posted June 8, 2023 Author Report Posted June 8, 2023 Hey Tornado, and anyone else, I'm still here! Haven't logged on in a while but I've still got my W-Bodies and still got plenty of dome light switches. I've been seeing other cars... PM my with how many switches you want and if you want any bulbs... Vertgal93 1 Quote
Godsson314 Posted October 15, 2023 Report Posted October 15, 2023 On 6/7/2023 at 7:10 PM, j_mezz said: Hey Tornado, and anyone else, I'm still here! Haven't logged on in a while but I've still got my W-Bodies and still got plenty of dome light switches. I've been seeing other cars... PM my with how many switches you want and if you want any bulbs... Sent PM. Interested! Quote
Vertgal93 Posted June 13, 2024 Report Posted June 13, 2024 On 10/15/2023 at 6:11 PM, Godsson314 said: Sent PM. Interested! I'm very interested in purchasing a dome light assembly, can you please let me know if these are still available due to the age of the post and also is it possible to send me a picture so I can see exactly what they look like and hoping they will work for my 93 Cutlass Supreme Vert. Thank you for keeping these vehicles up and running and the ability to find "discontinued parts". On 6/7/2023 at 8:10 PM, j_mezz said: Hey Tornado, and anyone else, I'm still here! Haven't logged on in a while but I've still got my W-Bodies and still got plenty of dome light switches. I've been seeing other cars... PM my with how many switches you want and if you want any bulbs... Quote
Ric Posted June 8 Report Posted June 8 This is a 14 year long shot… But I’m in need of those dome light switches, are you still a member of this club and do you still have any left? Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted June 17 Report Posted June 17 On 6/7/2025 at 8:28 PM, Ric said: This is a 14 year long shot… But I’m in need of those dome light switches, are you still a member of this club and do you still have any left? He hasn't logged in since last Dec, but there's a way to use more commonly available SPST switches. I had a writeup on that which is no longer online, but I could post if that'd be helpful. Quote
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