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Hey, that'd be great if you could do that. Then, I'll finally have my facts straight and know what I should be looking for.
I remember when auto parts stores were auto parts stores, not Ricers R Us. Mixed in with Wal-Mart features. Pep Boys (whom I never go to anymore) has turned into Wal-Mart. Want an auto part? Sorry, no. But if you wanted a cooler, mini-fridge, DVD player, a fan, and food, then by all means, head there!
Neither door on my car has the lights, nor the rust free 85 GSL door I bought at the junkyard. No wires anywhere. So this connects to the inside end of the door locks?
The driver's door on my '84GS doesn't have it.... And neither does Eric's '85GSL.... I wonder if it wasn't included in Canada....
Jon
It was included in Canada, mine has it and it works. Eric's '85 GSL should have it, unless it was a mid year addtion. My car was produced very late for 1985 production.
As I said, I've worked in the auto field for 3-4 years. I've SEEN the bulb before. Many times. And, handled it. And, seen its number listed in the selection screen. Same bulb for my old pickup for the gauge lights that had the same bulb. Unless auto parts stores now are limiting their stock (I wouldn't doubt it) but during then, they had all sorts of bulbs to choose from. Trust me, it's listed. If it's not, then the auto parts stores of today are a sad excuse for what they were yesterday.
EDIT: The bulb (altho I have not taken it apart) resembles a 98-112 so closely, that's what it's lead me to believe that a parts store would carry it. Looks so identical. However, if one were to yank it out and compare it to one at a parts store, and they are not identical, don't flame me. It's been awhile since I'd dealt with that stuff, so my memory can be a bit foggy. Hey, I have other things to remember. ^^ But, I can still tell you the Borg Warner part number for a Ford solenoid. *L*
Well, I already said I could be wrong, but I'll say I was absolutely wrong if you can show me proof that you can walk into ANY car parts store and say "I need the bulb that lights up the door lock cylinder on an '85 RX-7" and thay can find it. I doubt that you can do that, but if so, I'll say I was wrong. And I don't think that has anything to do with today's parts stores being worse or better than yesterday's...I just think it's the kind of part that a parts store won't carry. Actually, I think everyone is far better off today than they were 25 years ago, as far as parts stores go...back then there were one or two in town and they weren't open on weekends. It always amazes me how many parts stores we have now, and it's so much more difficult to work on the cars that are being built now.
Well, I already said I could be wrong, but I'll say I was absolutely wrong if you can show me proof that you can walk into ANY car parts store and say "I need the bulb that lights up the door lock cylinder on an '85 RX-7" and thay can find it. I doubt that you can do that, but if so, I'll say I was wrong. And I don't think that has anything to do with today's parts stores being worse or better than yesterday's...I just think it's the kind of part that a parts store won't carry. Actually, I think everyone is far better off today than they were 25 years ago, as far as parts stores go...back then there were one or two in town and they weren't open on weekends. It always amazes me how many parts stores we have now, and it's so much more difficult to work on the cars that are being built now.
Rich
When I worked at Pep Boys 6 years ago, they had so many bulbs of so many shapes and sizes...so as I've said before, and I'll say again, the "grain of wheat" bulb looks JUST LIKE the ones that were on the shelves during then. Which is why I gave the part number. However, I do believe that parts stores can be for the worse today than yesterday. Why? Cause I've seen the changes they've gone through. There is less real parts and more rice and add-on crap. Which is why I've also said how things could've changed and they did not look like it. But no matter, there is absolutely no point in beating a dead horse over this now, now is there?
When I worked at Pep Boys 6 years ago, they had so many bulbs of so many shapes and sizes...so as I've said before, and I'll say again, the "grain of wheat" bulb looks JUST LIKE the ones that were on the shelves during then. Which is why I gave the part number. However, I do believe that parts stores can be for the worse today than yesterday. Why? Cause I've seen the changes they've gone through. There is less real parts and more rice and add-on crap. Which is why I've also said how things could've changed and they did not look like it. But no matter, there is absolutely no point in beating a dead horse over this now, now is there?
My 85 gsl-se has it. It works however dim it might be, dosent actualy have any real light untill you push the door back. Most of the time the switch on the door handle is broken or corroded.
My FB 85 GSL has the driver side door lock cylinder light, it functions and turns on correctly--but it isn't visible at all from the outside.
My question--is there supposed to be a transparent plastic spacer or something at the base of the lock to allow light to come through? I.e., when the light is on, where is it visible exactly? Any body have any pics?
Also: is the clip that holds the lock in place, and also holds the bulb, supposed to hold the bulb on *top* of the lock, or *underneath* the lock?
My FB 85 GSL has the driver side door lock cylinder light, it functions and turns on correctly--but it isn't visible at all from the outside.
My question--is there supposed to be a transparent plastic spacer or something at the base of the lock to allow light to come through? I.e., when the light is on, where is it visible exactly? Any body have any pics?
Also: is the clip that holds the lock in place, and also holds the bulb, supposed to hold the bulb on *top* of the lock, or *underneath* the lock?
Update: I went ahead and turned the clip w/bulb holder so that the bulb is on the *top* of the lock. Now when the light comes on *and* I push the key into the lock so the small weather-door is opened, *then* I can see the light.
As others have pointed out, this sort of defeats the purpose of the light, since until the key is actually in the lock *no light is visible* on the lock.
I'm now going to get a transparent or white washer to replace the black one at the base of the lock, so (theoretically) the light will be visible as a ring around the lock.
BTW: on another similar thread, someone was wondering why the ignition cylinder light didn't come on at the same time as the door lock cylinder light, given that they're on the same circuit.
Short answer: they *do* come on at the same time, when the door handle is lifted--as the circuit diagram would suggest.
I suspect many extant FBs where this isn't occuring are suffering from bad CPUs or hacked harnesses, causing the unexpected observed behavior.
The keyhole cover is a milky white piece of plastic. Both of my 85's will light up the piece of plastic so you can see the place where the key goes in when you pull the handle. Is it possible that during a respray the plastic piece got painted?
The keyhole cover is a milky white piece of plastic. Both of my 85's will light up the piece of plastic so you can see the place where the key goes in when you pull the handle. Is it possible that during a respray the plastic piece got painted?
Ahh, that explains a lot...
After examining the lock, it looks like it must have been repaired or otherwise changed from original, as the little weather door is now metal.
I'll take it to a locksmith to see if they can help me....
Sorry to resurrect this thread, but more questions on the RX7 driver-side light-up weather door....
My current door lock on my 85 stock GSL has the (functioning) light in the driver's side door lock, but the original opaque weather door is missing.
I suspect the original lock was replaced in its entirety with a lock with a metal weather door...
I have since obtained a lock with the plastic weather door (ebay), and would like to replace the metal door on *my* lock with the newly obtained plastic weather door.
The locksmith I took it to indicated that making that kind of replacement on the lock would destroy the cap on the end and ruin the attempt at restoration of lock.
My question is: has anybody dealt with the problem of getting the end cap off their door locks, for the purposes of re-keying or otherwise? Is there any sort of method for disassembling these locks that won't destroy the outward look and finish?
Yes. Both driver and passenger side.
Dark in the garage and I thought I was seeing things.
My father gave me the original 84 showroom brochure and sure enough.
