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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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This may sound like a dumb question but here it goes. Is the red insert in the lower part of the door panel supposed to light up when you open the door? This is on a 2003 convertible. I don't know if they are supposed to or not, or if they even have bulbs in them. Can someone please inform me. If not then I may try and figure out a way to get them to light. Thanks in advance.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:36 AM
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No it's reflector. I assume it would reflect someones headlights at night if they didnt see your door open. But it does not light up.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Bret01Z06
No it's reflector. I assume it would reflect someones headlights at night if they didnt see your door open. But it does not light up.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 04:18 AM
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I was thinking the same when I first saw mine.
Still thinking about moding it to light up.

Paul G.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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Sorry, it does not light up. Simply a reflector so when you have the door open at night oncoming cars can see the open door when the lights hit the reflector.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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just a reflector... it is logical to assume it would be a light... A lot of less expensive GM cars do have lights.
The only explanation I can think of is weight reduction...
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