Door handle keyhole light with pictures

Force13b · 06-02-2011, 10:57 AM

I didn't even know there was such a thing tell I read this thread about a year ago when i was searching how to replace my door handles. I had forgotten about the light tell a few weeks ago when I pulled my friends door apart to fix the lock and saw the wires. Thought I'd take some pics of the install for anyone else looking to replace theirs.

I'll use some pics from my other thread to help with install. First pull of triangle
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...C/IMG_1840.jpg

Remove 1 bolt and 1 nut
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...C/IMG_1841.jpg

Remove the 2 clips 1 for lock, you don't have to but it makes it easier to see what you are doing.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...C/IMG_1842.jpg

1 for door handle
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...C/IMG_1844.jpg

You'll see 2 white wires. You'll need to remove the lock fastener (wire around lock tumbler) in order to get the rubber light holder out. Well you don't have to but again it makes it easier.

What mine looked like

New red replacement bought at radio shack for 1.78$ "Grain of wheat 12v"

Both wires were white so i didn't think + - mattered. Maybe someone else can shed some light on this. Mine stays on for about 30seconds when you lift the door handle.

lt1_fd3s · 06-02-2011, 11:28 AM

mine works on my car!!! and i'm sure its still original =P

Force13b · 06-02-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lt1_fd3s

mine works on my car!!! and i'm sure its still original =P

I've fixed 2 of them so far, both cars have 140xxx on them. I'm not sure what would make them go out. Duffman's FB still has working key lights

I've also talked to 2 other FD people and they didn't even know they had such a thing

FerociousP · 06-02-2011, 11:49 AM

mine works on my vert... I think if you pull the handle without the key in it lights up... or something like that

***of course in '89 my '90 vert was $27,000 and FDs were in the $40,000 range.... I'd expect them to have some damn bulbs in the locks!

***

06-02-2011, 10:57 AM	#1
Force13b cxxxx\|::::::::::::> Join Date: Nov 2009 iTrader: (1) Posts: 315 Rep Power: 16	Door handle keyhole light with pictures I didn't even know there was such a thing tell I read this thread about a year ago when i was searching how to replace my door handles. I had forgotten about the light tell a few weeks ago when I pulled my friends door apart to fix the lock and saw the wires. Thought I'd take some pics of the install for anyone else looking to replace theirs. I'll use some pics from my other thread to help with install. First pull of triangle http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...C/IMG_1840.jpg Remove 1 bolt and 1 nut http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...C/IMG_1841.jpg Remove the 2 clips 1 for lock, you don't have to but it makes it easier to see what you are doing. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...C/IMG_1842.jpg 1 for door handle http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...C/IMG_1844.jpg You'll see 2 white wires. You'll need to remove the lock fastener (wire around lock tumbler) in order to get the rubber light holder out. Well you don't have to but again it makes it easier. What mine looked like New red replacement bought at radio shack for 1.78$ "Grain of wheat 12v" Both wires were white so i didn't think + - mattered. Maybe someone else can shed some light on this. Mine stays on for about 30seconds when you lift the door handle. Last edited by Force13b; 06-02-2011 at 11:44 AM..

06-02-2011, 11:28 AM	#2
lt1_fd3s WNC Tour Guide Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WNC iTrader: (3) Posts: 780 Rep Power: 17	mine works on my car!!! and i'm sure its still original =P __________________ WNC Tour Guide - Including the Tail of the Dragon - PM for details

06-02-2011, 11:49 AM	#4
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 18	mine works on my vert... I think if you pull the handle without the key in it lights up... or something like that *of course in '89 my '90 vert was $27,000 and FDs were in the $40,000 range.... I'd expect them to have some damn bulbs in the locks! * __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD Last edited by FerociousP; 06-02-2011 at 11:51 AM..