1992 driverside door lights
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From: Hamilton Virginia
1992 driverside door lights
I did a search but didnt find my answer. I do not have an Fsm book yet, so cant look there. Anyhoo, at nightime, with the lights on, the passanger door is illuminated in amber around the handle. My driverside is not. My driverside handle lights up when you open the door with a white light, but when the door is closed, there is not light at all. Before I take it all apart to see if I have a bad bulb, does the driverside also have an amber light that is suppose to be lit when the lights are on ? Probably a stupid question, but hey its hump day. 
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I did a search but didnt find my answer. I do not have an Fsm book yet, so cant look there. Anyhoo, at nightime, with the lights on, the passanger door is illuminated in amber around the handle. My driverside is not. My driverside handle lights up when you open the door with a white light, but when the door is closed, there is not light at all. Before I take it all apart to see if I have a bad bulb, does the driverside also have an amber light that is suppose to be lit when the lights are on ? Probably a stupid question, but hey its hump day.
I have a list of all bulbs for the interior and the various changes year to year BUT many years ago a fellow did a post with '93 bulb references. I never confirmed them but a quick glance they look to be correct.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...st-models.html
I can fix you up with an electronic '92 FSM and I believe I've a 2 volume red paper I may sell.
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From: Hamilton Virginia
The power window switch bulb is a GM # 10148011 and has been NLA for a long while. When discontinued it was quite expensive. I don't have a switch out of the car to remove for a visual. I'll poke around for an equivalent later today.
I have a list of all bulbs for the interior and the various changes year to year BUT many years ago a fellow did a post with '93 bulb references. I never confirmed them but a quick glance they look to be correct.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...st-models.html
I can fix you up with an electronic '92 FSM and I believe I've a 2 volume red paper I may sell.
I have a list of all bulbs for the interior and the various changes year to year BUT many years ago a fellow did a post with '93 bulb references. I never confirmed them but a quick glance they look to be correct.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...st-models.html
I can fix you up with an electronic '92 FSM and I believe I've a 2 volume red paper I may sell.
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yes there is sounds like just a new bulb is needed. on my 94 there is a hidden screw behind the lens if I remember right. just becareful taking the bezal off. they are old and brittle and sometimes frustrating but will come off. my 94 has two bulbs by each door handle it sounds like yours is the same.
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I believe I have a bezel for an **early car and I'll check for a bulb socket for it if there is. For the '94 it's in the FSM and the handle bezel is different.
I suspect maybe a "leak" from the courtesy though. The bulb is an older dome lamp bulb and there's certainly the opportunity for the leak.
**Early being '90 - '93 after the interior change.
I can't put my hands on a bezel here with me but here is a right side that physically would fit '90 - '93 but originally would have been done in the correct interior color. I don't see any provisions for a bulb socket.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-1993-Co...pV22y3&vxp=mtr
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From: Hamilton Virginia
yes there is sounds like just a new bulb is needed. on my 94 there is a hidden screw behind the lens if I remember right. just becareful taking the bezal off. they are old and brittle and sometimes frustrating but will come off. my 94 has two bulbs by each door handle it sounds like yours is the same.
Thank you. I will try and open that up and see whats up.
that is how mine is keep us posted so others can learn. 
