:banana:Just found this page at bell automotive accessories. I know alot of people would love one or more of these!!!! I know I am looking at the dome light for the rear. A little paint and it will look factory!(anyone know where to get paint to match the headliner?) The compass/clock console looks really good too! The patriots flat mid section in the headliner screams for something and I think these would fit the bill nicely!!!!:pepper:
http://www.bellautomotive.com/asp/thumbnails.asp?cat=2207

I know I am looking at the dome light for the rear. ]

Hey Dan.

I had the same reading light that is above the rear view mirror installed in the rear.

I have the template for the hole and instructions for removing the front light to get to the wiring to splice into on the Home Grown page I have in my sig.

We chatted about it in this thread. (http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2128&highlight=interior+lighting)
And a couple pics here. (http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20267&postcount=15)

Without a sunroof the install would be a no brainer, but I was having a sunroof installed so they just did it for me then.


Just a little info....

Cheers,
Jim

Oh yea, thanks for that link, I might like something like that up front. Might be a great place to mount a ScanGauge. (http://www.scangauge.com/)

Thanks for that info. How much was the dome light?
Your sunroof looks good!
That scan guage thing is cool! to be able to see trouble codes on the fly would be cool.
I am in the process of ordering my patriot but the dealers in San Antonio are all having water issues from TS Erin. So I will have to be patient. I am getting a green lmtd with pebble int. I am getting all the bells and whistles. Right now I am thinking about all my future mods!

Dome light was $58 from the dealer.

Hooking into the front one lets it come on/off/dim with the doors and lets you turn it on/off while traveling.

BUT.. I think the 08's come with a small dome light over the rear seats now. (?)


Jim

Jim,
Great idea hooking it up to the front to get the same functionality!
If the 08's already have it then I guess I will have to another mod to do. :) Maybe the sunglasses holder if it doesn't look out of place...

If the 08's already have it then I guess I will have to another mod to do. :) .


Yea, I think it is just a single on/off with door light. Not sure if it has a separate on/off for lighting as the vehicle is moving.

Anyone with an 08 able to enlighten us?


Jim

Don't buy the Bell products. I already made that mistake in my civic. I had the bell sunglass holder and dome light. Surprisingly they looked close to stock and didn't stick out like a sore thumb. But I was almost sure they wouldn't stick to the headliner, as they only use velcro and double sided tape. Well I put them up and I was impressed, they wouldn't budge, until the first hot day came around and I open my car door and find my dome light lens cracked on the floor from falling from the headliner and my $200 pair of Maui Jims laying on the drivers side floor mat. I soon after returned the items.

Don't buy the Bell products. I already made that mistake in my civic. I had the bell sunglass holder and dome light. Surprisingly they looked close to stock and didn't stick out like a sore thumb. But I was almost sure they wouldn't stick to the headliner, as they only use velcro and double sided tape. Well I put them up and I was impressed, they wouldn't budge, until the first hot day came around and I open my car door and find my dome light lens cracked on the floor from falling from the headliner and my $200 pair of Maui Jims laying on the drivers side floor mat. I soon after returned the items.

Thanks for the info. Sorry to hear about your situation...
Maybe use a piece of hard board on the other side of the headliner to screw into...???

I have the 2008 model and there is a dome light now........

I have the 2008 model and there is a dome light now........

Wow, I picked up my '08 Limited today, and there is no dome light over the rear seats. Just the one in front and the one all the way in the back, just like the 2007's. Methinks someone might be seeing double?:p

WOW..wtf? man that's messed up.

I think I remember actually seeing it in someone's pics they posted here.
Actually I think it was SMJPG2007's pics.

Jim

That is messed up.
Anybody else with a limited 08 - dome or no dome?

I swear up and down there's a dome light. I had even taken a picture of it, I didn't post that picture. There's the one in front, one in middle and then the flashlight clear in the back. I'll have to go out later and take a picture.

from all I've heard there is supposed to be a rear seat domelight in the 08. Maybe you should check with your dealer.

from all I've heard there is supposed to be a rear seat domelight in the 08. Maybe you should check with your dealer.

No dome light, no place that looks like one is missing at all. The only pics that I've seen that show a center dome light is the pics of nearly.normal.jimmy's modifications.

Now, I'm not feeling like I'm needing something, because 95% of the time, that back seat is going to be empty in mine anyhow.

When it stops raining (tomorrow maybe??) I'll take some pics of the obvious changes for the 2008 Limiteds. There really aren't all that many, nor would I expect many as the Patriots were a mid year startup. Normally that means few changes for the first full model year.

665
I just went out and took this..........

Isn't this also a picture of a rear dome light?
http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=644&d=1187023718
from this htread
http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2391

Yes that's a dome light in the back seat.

Just got back from the stealership and the 07's did not have them and the 08's did.

I wonder why Nonerequired doesn't have one..........

I was fairly annoyed to find out that the '08s were getting this... The '07s seem to have the same indent in the roof where the dome light would sit, so I'm not too sure why they decided to leave it out of the '07s. I'd order one and have it installed, but I think it would be too much of a hassle with the sunroof in the way.

Wow, I picked up my '08 Limited today, and there is no dome light over the rear seats. Just the one in front and the one all the way in the back, just like the 2007's. Methinks someone might be seeing double?:p

Looks like they slipped you an 07 without letting you know.... check the door.:doh:

Yes that's a dome light in the back seat.

Now, I'm really curious.
Do you have the build list from your pat? If not, you can get it by asking for the build date and salescode list at: http://www-5.jeep.com/wccsapp/universal/J/index.jsp?appStr=wccs&titleStr=Contact+Jeep&familyStr=brand&franchise=J&actionURL=%2Fwccs%2Fbrand_forms%2Fus%2Fwebform.jsp&promotion=null&category=U

Simply fill out the form, ask for the build date and salescodes, and within 48 hours, they'll email the info to you. We can then compare the build list to see what code got them on your's and didn't get onto mine. I would have thought that the Limiteds would have them, especially since I have the security group on mine.

Looks like they slipped you an 07 without letting you know.... check the door.:doh:

Nah, it's definitely a 2008, I was in the plant the Friday before the change over, and mine wasn't built until two weeks later ( Aug 10 ). It has the other 2008 cues, like the silver bodyside molding, the autostick, and the extra bright trim inside. My headliner has no indentations where another lamp would even mount. I'm sure we can figure this out if those that have them get a build list to compare. Here's mine:

The build date of your Patriot is 8/10/07.

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

*AL Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
-KA Pastel Pebble Beige
AHC Trailer Tow Group
AJB Security Group
APAS Monotone Paint
BANS 120 Amp Alternator
BCPS 525 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGES Brake Assist
BNBS Electronic Stability Program
BNSS Electronic Roll Mitigation
BRFS Anti-Lock 4-Wheel-Disc Brakes
CAXS Rear 60/40 Split Recline Seat
CDHS Driver Height Adjuster Seat
CDLS Manual Driver Lumbar Adjust
CDWS Frt Pass Forward Fold Flat Seat
CG1S Next Gen Multistage Front Air Bags**
CJ4S Supp Side Curtain Front Air Bags
CKCS Floor Carpet
CLXS Luxury Front & Rear Floor Mats
CL4S Vinyl Load Floor Covering
CMAS Heated Front Seats
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSUP Soft Tonneau Cover
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
CVKS Cell Phone Storage
CVNS Folding Flat Load Floor Storage
DAV Continuously Variable Transaxle II
DHDP AutoStick (R) Automatic Transmission
ED3 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V Dual VVT Engine
GAMS Solar Control Glass
GEGS Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GMLS Liftgate Door w/Fixed Glass
GNKS Rear View Auto Dim Mirror
GNUS Sliding SunVisors w/Mirrors
GTNS Power Mirrors, Fold-Away
GXRS Keyless Entry
GXXS Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
HAAS Air Conditioning
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBDS Instrument Panel Satin Silver Bezel
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBS Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJFS Single Low Note Horn
JKPS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKVS 115V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKYS Power Accessory Delay
JPDS Power Windows, Driver One-Touch
JPHS Speed Sensitive Power Locks
LACP Illuminated Entry
LAHS Outside Temp Display in Odometer
LAZS Vehicle Information Center
LCDS Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LCKS Front Dome Lamp
LCRS Interior Removable/Rechargeable Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LMXP Daytime Running Lamp System
LNJS Fog Lamps
LSAP Security Alarm
MCXS Body Color Fascias w/Bright Insert
MJBS Chrome Bodyside Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MPNS Body Color Liftgate Applique
MSUS Limited Edition Badge
MVDS 4X4 Badge
MWFP Adjustable Roof Rail Crossbars
MWSS Jeep Badge
MW1S Bright Side Roof Rails
NAA Federal Emissions
NF6S 13.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHAP Engine Oil Cooler
NHMS Speed Control
PGJ Jeep Green Met. Clear Coat
QGJS Jeep Green Met. Clear Coat
RAQ AM/FM CD 6-Disc MP3 Radio
RCDS 4 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
RDZP Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Ctrls
RSAS Sirius Satellite Radio
RSPP UConnect Hands-Free Communication
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCCS Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDCS Touring Suspension
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
SUAS Tilt Steering Column
TBBP Full Size Spare Tire
TTUS 215/60R17 BSW AS Touring Tires
TZFP Firestone Brand Tires
WFJS 17" Aluminum Wheels
XEYP Trailer Tow Wiring Harness
XGDS Universal Garage Door Opener
XGMS Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
XGRS Rear Seat Heat Ducts
XJGS Non Locking Fuel Filler Cap
XSCS Bright Interior Accents
X81S Instrument Panel Parts Module
X84S Front Suspension Parts Module
X85S Rear Suspension Parts Module
X87S Power Train Parts Module
X88S Tire & Wheel Parts Module
X89S Front Suspension Damper Parts Module
X9AP For More Info, Call 888-539-7474
X91S Rear Suspension Damper Parts Module
X97P 1-Year Service Provided by SIRIUS
YAAS Build To U S Market Specifications
YG6A 6.2 Additional Gallons of Gas
ZFGP Spring - Left Front
ZFUP Spring - Left Rear
ZUFP Spring - Right Front
ZUUP Spring - Right Rear
Z1AS GVW/Payload Rating
1AAS U.S. Dealer Retail
142S Zone 42-Detroit
2DFA Customer Preferred Package 2DF
26F Customer Preferred Package 26F
4EA Sold Vehicle
5IRS MK-Vehicle Family
5I4S Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/(4X4)
5I8S Left Hand Drive (LHD)
5RES Add Light Group
5ZBS Price Class H
5Z1S Four Door (2-Box)
594S Vehicle Order Tracking
6USS Label - U.S. Specifications
623S Michigan State Code
923S Michigan State Code

LCDS Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LCKS Front Dome Lamp
LCRS Interior Removable/Rechargeable Lamp


It's a little confusing, but according to the parts manual, they call the light above the rear view mirror the Front Map Reading Light, the light above the rear seat the Front Dome Lamp, and the rear, well the rear dome.

So according to your equip. list you are suppose to have it. 'LCKS'


Odd

Jim

So weird, you should have one. I wonder if it got over looked in production. Something happened there.

Simply fill out the form, ask for the build date and salescodes, and within 48 hours, they'll email the info to you. We can then compare the build list to see what code got them on your's and didn't get onto mine. I would have thought that the Limiteds would have them, especially since I have the security group on mine.

Does anybody know if there is a similar form for Canadian owners? This forms only seems to apply to US owners.

So weird, you should have one. I wonder if it got over looked in production. Something happened there.

The headliner is not made in plant, they get sequenced in.
I'd really like to see the build list from someone that has one...
Looks like tomorrow I'll call my guy in the plant and have him check a few things...

So weird, you should have one. I wonder if it got over looked in production. Something happened there.

Do you have the rear removable flashlight?

Yeah I have that, it's clear in the back in the cargo. I have a light above the rearview mirror, then the dome light that I took the picture of and the flashlight in cargo. I don't have pictures of those but I can take them tomorrow/today. My sheet that came with the patriot under interior says Front Dome Lamp. Under Optional Equipment it says Map/Dome Reading Lamp and interior removable/rechargeable LED flashlight.

I think I found it....
Going through the parts manual, I see that the LCK (Front Dome Lamp) and XGD (Garage door opener) are mutually exclusive. There doesn't seen to be a part number for a headliner that has both.
Interesting.... very interesting... though not as interesting as the fact that the owners manual lists a fuse for the heated mirrors... :dead_horse:

The manufacturer's always put extra options the first model year and towards the end of the model's body style (before they update it). The extra options for the first model year get you to buy it (ie, disc brakes standard on sport and limited patriot). As the the body style has been out for a few years they throw in stuff like heated mirros, painted door handles (I am going to do mine when I get it), etc. The engineers know all of this when they design the car and sometimes stuff like heated mirrors fuze hole will show up in the first year even though the factory doesn't plan on offering it for a few years. Another explanation is that overseas models have this option and US models don't. My honda accord was like that with heated seats, it was standard in Canada and not available to the US.

Anyone know where the rechargeable flashlight is supposed to be? I've had my car over a year, and just noticed it was listed on my invoice. I've never seen it.

There's another thread that discusses the middle dome light, and it seems to be connected to two situations: 1) is there a sun-roof? Then no. 2) If no sunroof, there should be on the '08, but not the '07--or vice-versa. It could also be a difference between the sport/limited packages, too.

Anyone know where the rechargeable flashlight is supposed to be? I've had my car over a year, and just noticed it was listed on my invoice. I've never seen it.


Your rear dome light. should say flaslight on, or around it on the white plastic.

Anyone know where the rechargeable flashlight is supposed to be? I've had my car over a year, and just noticed it was listed on my invoice. I've never seen it.

It should be in the cargo area, near the hatch/tailgate. See the attached picture (photo credit: frosty).

I believe the 2nd row lights were part of the 'power' package, or was part of the 'limited' setup.