Back seat lighting on 02-04 models

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Sat Oct 21, 2006 12:08 pm

This might be posted somewhere but I haven’t been able to locate anything about it.

I have 02 Liberty; I don’t like the lack of light in the back seat. There is no light back for when you are looking for something. I know it has been address in the 05 and forward models. I’ve looked for the light fixture in junk yards with no luck. I was wondering if anyone else has installed a light fixture in the ceiling of the rear seat. I know I will have to cut into the headliner and run some wire. Is their a write up something to give me an idea? What light fixtures have been used the match the headliner color? Thanks any help will do, especially pictures.

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Sat Oct 21, 2006 12:34 pm

I know there is a write-up on here somewhere about this. I downloaded the pictures when it was posted but forgot to save the thread. I'll see if I can find it.

EDIT: I couldn't find it but if someone else knows where the write-up is and could post it, I'd like to save it as well.

Gentleman · **Posted:** Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:08 pm

Here

http://jeepkj.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=844

Bob

corwyyn · **Posted:** Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:20 pm

Yeah, thats the one I remember - I found another thread over there with broken pic links but this one is much more informative.

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:54 pm

Cool, thanks guys, I have that bookmarked now for use as a future project.

chrisroth1 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:16 pm **Posts:** 69

im am installing an EVIC probably next weekend, if you want, you can have the light i take out, its from an 05 but it should be the same color and design as yours, just let me know i can ship it out in a week or too

Fouros · **Posted:** Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:43 pm

i am thinking of getting a rear light from a caliber ( you know the one with the LED torch in it) and mounting that over the rear seat of my 04

think it will work

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:47 am

Thanks for the replies, this will come in handy. Now to find the light. Chrisroth1 you still have it available?

Gentleman · **Posted:** Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:33 am

Fouros wrote:

i am thinking of getting a rear light from a caliber ( you know the one with the LED torch in it) and mounting that over the rear seat of my 04

think it will work

I want to do the same, have been trying to get a part number for the light, the dealership has not been any help with the part number

Bob

chrisroth1 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:16 pm **Posts:** 69

yeah, i still have the light, i am waiting on getting the EVIC installed but it should go in this weekend, so if you can wait a week or two, i can PM you when i have taken it out

JMLoughrey · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:37 am

I have the light left over from my evic install as well. I may be putting in a drop down monitor so i have no plans to use the light again.

You pay shipping and its yours.

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:46 pm

What does this light fixture look like :?:

I don't remember seeing a Liberty without the EVIC. Anyone got a pic.

Elwenil · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:59 pm

Gentleman wrote:

Fouros wrote:

i am thinking of getting a rear light from a caliber ( you know the one with the LED torch in it) and mounting that over the rear seat of my 04

think it will work

I want to do the same, have been trying to get a part number for the light, the dealership has not been any help with the part number

Bob

The part number for the assembly (bezel, stationary lamp, flashlight, bulb, & battery) is 5183445AA and the retail is only $26.60 on it which seems like a decent deal considering what it is.

Gentleman · **Posted:** Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:30 pm

Thanks for the part number, I ordered one will let you know how it works out, the dealer quoted me $20.56, so thought I would give it a try

Bob

Elwenil · **Posted:** Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:05 am

Let me know how that turns out as there seems to be some sort of issue with StarParts with this item. Seems that the part number I gave is correct and StarParts lists all the items as part of that number but the flashlight by itself has a retail of $59. Odd, but not unheard of but I am wondering if they didn't screw up the catalog somewhere down the line.

Gentleman · **Posted:** Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:37 pm

I received the light today and it does not include the flashlight, just the housing with a small built in light, comparing the shape of the flashlight type and the libby dome light, they appear to be interchangeable, I am not sure about the wiring plug but looking at the new light the connectors seems to be the same. I did not want to remove my libby light until I am sure I can get the flashlight portion, if you have a part # for the flashlight please post it

Thanks
Bob

Elwenil · **Posted:** Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:52 am

Ahh, a classic case of someone asleep at DCX. The flashlight was supposed to be in the package according to StarParts, but that's about typical. Some of the screw ups at Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge parts departments are not the fault of the employees, but I digress. The part number for the flashlight itself is 5183459AA and as I said before, it retails for $59.50 which sort of makes the whole deal not worth it in my opinion.

Gentleman · **Posted:** Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:05 am

I agree with the price of the flashlight, a few weeks ago someone had the flashlight on ebay, sold for around ten bucks, should of grabbed it then, I am not going to spend $60, but will keep my eyes open, I have a friend who has a body shop that does a lot of rental car repairs, perhaps he will get a total.

Bob

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:20 pm

Anyone have one of this laying around or something similar I can buy from you? I don't want to give DC anymore of my money.

Back seat lighting on 02-04 models

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