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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [buickrain]
by handyandy3
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Sep 08, 2008 (5:45 am)
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Replying to: buickrain (Sep 08, 2008 4:49 am)
very simple to do so by 1) reading lights--push either lens to turn on then push lens again to turn off 2) dome lights--same as reading lights 3) the vanity lights come on automatically when the mirror is opened if not then the bulbs are burned out and will need replacing usually by the dealer or a person who knows their way around cars quite well
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- #18168 of 18277
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [handyandy3]
by buickrain
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Sep 08, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Sep 08, 2008 5:45 am)
Thank you for your help, but I don't think you understand. I have pushed the lenses and when the lights are on with the door open or after the engine is shut off and the key is pulled I can turn them off and on. If I am driving or just stopped with the engine on or off none of the reading lights, dome lights or the mirror lights will come on. I am not sure if the vanity mirror lights are working because neither one has ever came on.
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- #18169 of 18277
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [buickrain]
by handyandy3
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Sep 09, 2008 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: buickrain (Sep 08, 2008 7:17 pm)
sorry I misunderstood you but I also have a 2005 rainier and my lights will come on at any time with the engine running or not---I can't even guess what is wrong so I would suggest that if you recently purchased the vehicle take it back to the dealer and ask them how the lights are supposed to work or try calling buick customer service at 800-762-2737 expect a wait and have your V.I.N. number ready (vehicle information number from your registration
I tried
ken z
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- #18170 of 18277
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [handyandy3]
by buickrain
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Sep 10, 2008 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Sep 09, 2008 2:40 pm)
Thanks for your information. I'll try the dealer and see what I find out.
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- #18171 of 18277
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Re: trailer towing wih my rainier [handyandy3]
by floep
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Sep 19, 2008 (12:55 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Aug 25, 2008 1:15 pm)
The issue is with the the load equalizing bars. procedure is: back up to the trailer , shut of the air bladder pump [use fuse] hook up trailer, set up the bars as you do with any vehicle [so many loose links] then re engage the air bladder pump. Remember the number of loose links for the next time of hook up and you will not have to go through this exercise again. The point of doing it this way is that the vehicle height sensor will try to compensate for the tongue weight and you will not know if the bars are distributing enough or too much weight to the front axle of the tow vehicle.
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- #18172 of 18277
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [handyandy3]
by floep
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Sep 19, 2008 (1:13 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Sep 09, 2008 2:40 pm)
On the dash just below the main light switch there is a button called the dome override switch, it has a picture on it of a light with a diagonal slash on it , activate that and all will be well. It is used if you have the tail gate open, as when having a long load and you don't want the interior lights on.
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- #18173 of 18277
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Re: trailer towing wih my rainier [floep]
by handyandy3
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Sep 20, 2008 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: floep (Sep 19, 2008 12:55 pm)
thanks a lot your input is exactely what I needed to know---now I can have ease of mind when towing my trailer knowing I hooked it up correctly
thanks again
ken z
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- #18174 of 18277
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [floep]
by buickrain
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Sep 20, 2008 (6:28 pm)
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Replying to: floep (Sep 19, 2008 1:13 pm)
My dome and reading lights come on after I shut off the engine and pull the key out of the ignition and also when I open the doors and then they shut off when they time out. The problem that I'm having is being able to turn the lights on or off when the vehicle is not running or when I'm driving down the road. I haven't been able to get the vanity lights to work at all, even when opening the cover. I have also tried the dome override button and all it does is turn the lights on and off when they are on, as I described at the first of my reply. The only other way I can get the lights to come on is using the panel dimmer knob, but the vanity lights have never come on.
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- #18175 of 18277
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [buickrain]
by floep
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Sep 21, 2008 (9:54 am)
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Replying to: buickrain (Sep 20, 2008 6:28 pm)
Everything you have tried shows the vehicle is doing what it is designed to, do with the exception of vanity lights and lights, without the entry,exit feature.This points to the one circuit of the lights that has no power. That whole mess of lights is fed by 2 separate circuits. In your case the one circuit is fine, but the other one is dead, probably a blown fuse, check fuse 41 and 4 in the rear seat fuse block. If the fuse blows immediately on replacement, back out the 3 screws in the plastic visor mountings.. The power feed {orange wire} for the vanity light runs just above the mounting and could be speared by one of the mounting screws. If it all works now, take one visor of at a time and check wire for pierce mark, tape up and reinstall, voila!
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- #18176 of 18277
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [floep]
by buickrain
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Sep 22, 2008 (4:32 am)
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Replying to: floep (Sep 21, 2008 9:54 am)
Thanks for your input. I checked the fuses they were both alright. I don't think you understand my problem, or all of it. I'll try to explain it better. The reading and dome lights only come on when I open the door and or when I shut the engine off and pull the key out of the ignition. After the lights have timed out, there is no power to the dome and reading lights. I have pushed all the lenses and nothing happens. I can turn the dome and reading lights on by turning the dash light dimmer switch to the right. As I said before the vanity lights never have come on, but I haven't checked the bulbs or the wiring.
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