General Question, Where...
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon SK
General Question, Where...
Hi guys,
I have a 1980, and I guess I was reading-checking one of our sponsor's website and they are selling cigarette lighter light-bulbs and bulb-shade.....
since I had no idea this even existed I removed the carpet covers to look under the central console, and I have no idea where it would go, I could not find anything.
Do you guys with a C3 have ilumination on the cigarette lighter? if so, where does it come from? from a bulb under the ashtray? our sponser's website says for Vettes from 53 to 82
this crazy detail is driving nuts! help!
I have a 1980, and I guess I was reading-checking one of our sponsor's website and they are selling cigarette lighter light-bulbs and bulb-shade.....
since I had no idea this even existed I removed the carpet covers to look under the central console, and I have no idea where it would go, I could not find anything.
Do you guys with a C3 have ilumination on the cigarette lighter? if so, where does it come from? from a bulb under the ashtray? our sponser's website says for Vettes from 53 to 82
this crazy detail is driving nuts! help!
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon SK
I was checking on mine, a 1980, but I dont think I have figured out exactly where it goes, as I should be seeing some openings for the shield and openings for the light from the bulb to iluminate the ashtray area?
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 38,923
Likes: 1,482
From: Southbound
Cruise-In II Veteran
Purchase the 1980 assembly instruction manual (AIM). The AIM shows the installation of the lighter lamp.
You should be able to remove the LH console carpet trim and peer under the console. You'll need a flashlight; it's dark under there.
You should be able to remove the LH console carpet trim and peer under the console. You'll need a flashlight; it's dark under there.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon SK
thank you both... on my break I went to the auto-wreckers and I found an early seventies Vette or what was left of it....sad sad sight...only the cockpit was there, however it was laying there: the cigarette light assembly with shade-hood. no console though but now I know exactly what I should be looking for on mine... I guess it will be cool that at least that part of that Vette will go on to ride another day (if I find the grey cable it should attach to)
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon SK
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon SK
I installed it at the side of the lighter socket, so now everytime I remove the cigarette lighter element I guess the female socket is lit....did I do it right?
It seems the actual power cable splits into the cigarette lighter bulb and the bulb for the shifter lens (for auto trannys)..am I correct? seemed like the same grey cable....
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 3
From: Woodinville WA
I have some random pictures that show it from when I was replacing the carpet a few months ago. I'll upload what I can find and PM you the links.