Okay after changing out fuses, light bulbs, etc. in the '88 Coupe, I discovered these 2 little lights under the ash trays in the console. I replaced them, but when/why do they come on? I closed the trays, opened them, but still nothing. What gives?

Same deal with the light in the cigarette lighter. What's it for? Heating unit?

(Yeah, it's always the little things that drive you buggy. LOL) As always, help is appreciated!

--Tress

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I may not know alot about cars...but I make a Fiero look good!
"The Hottie" Coming Soon!

the ash tray lights come on with the dash lights. not sure of the lighter light, but I think its the same.

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1985 Fiero SE - Plain Red V6 Coupe
3.1 Crane 272 MSD 4.10-4spd
D.A.M.M. - Drunks Against Mad Mothers

They come on when you turn your lights on. they are useless unless you smoke in your car in the dark.

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____________________Marty
The Pearl White GT Build Up

One of my ash try lights actually works.

Both of mine work and the ones in the footwells work too.

-FieroLinks

hey tressy<
How about a part # or where you got them from....
thx

P.S are you coming to the Round-up in San antinio on the 16th of April??? Well think about it really fun...love to meet ya.

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88 GT, 3800SC, Getrag 5sp., fastest one in Austin,Texas and surrounding areas.........so far

They actually worked! lol Thanks for the tips, guys.

While I was replacing the others, I noticed that the light wasn't working in the gear shift (you know, where the P, R, N, D, etc. lights up), so I'm going to replace that one too.

I also found some spare fuses that are still good! Treasure hunt under way in the '88! lol

Revin, I found the lights for both at AutoZone. I already threw away the packaging, but I have to go back tomorrow for more "goodies" so I'll find the numbers and let you know. You can kind of make out the part number on the old bulb (if it's not too darkly burned out). I took the old ones with me and just eyeballed it. (Plus, they also had listings on the packages explaining what the bulbs are usually used for, so it made it easier to match.)
I'm still not sure about the Roundup. I want to go, but April 16th is kind of close and I'm not sure if I'll have the car ready in time. I may also have to travel on business around then--my schedule is still up in the air, so more than likely I won't know for sure until the last minute. Are you planning on going to Carlisle or the swap meet? Those are the next two trips that I'm targeting.

--Tress

These ashtray lights, are they on all the years? I have an 84SE and I don't think I have them. I have the bulb in the console with the lighter, but it hasn't been hooked up since I re-did my console. I don't think my 84SE has the footwell bulbs either, unless they're burnt out

quote Originally posted by revin: hey tressy< How about a part # or where you got them from.... thx

I found them on the auto bulb display at WalMart of all places...lol. Took one with me and just got some that looked the same and they worked. They came in 2-packs.

Dave

I found the ashtray lights to be useless. On the plus side they are direct replacements for the HVAC lights on the 4th gen firebird, That's where mine ended up.

quote Originally posted by jscott1: I found the ashtray lights to be useless. On the plus side they are direct replacements for the HVAC lights on the 4th gen firebird, That's where mine ended up.

Au contraire! Mine keep the console warm enough that sometimes I think I'm driving a front engine/rear wheel drive.

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"Let a man drive a Fiero and he'll own one.
Teach a man to fix a Fiero and he'll own six."

A list of all bulbs used in the Fiero can be found at this link: http://fierosails.com/PartsManual.html

Go to the "Bulbs/Lamps" heading in the left column and click on it. Bulb numbers and alternatives are listed.

Paul McKibben
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quote Originally posted by KingOfKings: These ashtray lights, are they on all the years? I have an 84SE and I don't think I have them. I have the bulb in the console with the lighter, but it hasn't been hooked up since I re-did my console. I don't think my 84SE has the footwell bulbs either, unless they're burnt out

Kingofkings- I don't think your 84 would have the underdash/floorboard lights from the factory. But.....check to see if you have the mounts one hole is beside the fuse box & the passenger side bracket is just above the kickplate. You can simply get sockets from an auto parts store or I'd suggest the salvage yard. Alot of GM cars have those lights & as far as I know the sockets are the same. I added them to my 85coupe & in my 86SE they're stock. makes a world of difference @ night.

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quote Originally posted by revin: hey tressy< How about a part # or where you got them from.... thx P.S are you coming to the Round-up in San antinio on the 16th of April??? Well think about it really fun...love to meet ya.

Ask and ye shall receive.....
AutoZone
ash tray lights--Sylvania #2721 (W1.2W)
cigarette lighter--Lighting Tech #168

Hope that helps!

-Tress

Thanks, if I need to replace the lights in my HVAC controller I know which ones to get.

sweet !!!!!!

Oh and thank you for the Part #

Assuming the fuse and the bulbs are okay, remove the driver side ash tray and with your right index & middle finger probe inside the opening towards the gear shift and you should feel the wires and plug, with your light switch on wiggle the plug / wires and the light may come on. I had lights out on my gear shift selector light on my 87 Gt. this worked, you can remove the console to fix the problem correctly it may take an hour to do, it is probably a loose connection between the bulb socket & the wire.

Gkayea 87 Gt

And.....it's good! LOL

I'm so proud of myself! My first Fiero "repair". hehe (Why do I get the feeling that this will be the first of many, many, many more to come? )

--Tress

quote Originally posted by Miss-Tress007: And.....it's good! LOL I'm so proud of myself! My first Fiero "repair". hehe (Why do I get the feeling that this will be the first of many, many, many more to come? ) --Tress

What you need to repair is that foam around the shifter plate, THAT needs some help.

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The shifter plate foam--actually the entire center console needs to be replaced. It's on the list, so believe me, as soon as I can, I'll be getting another one. LOL

--Tress

Try repairing it. It's a whole lot cheaper then a new piece. Get some Gorilla Glue, craft sticks (tongue depressors) and small C clamps from Harbor Freight and you're good to go.

quote Originally posted by stimpy: Try repairing it. It's a whole lot cheaper then a new piece. Get some Gorilla Glue, craft sticks (tongue depressors) and small C clamps from Harbor Freight and you're good to go.

Word...

Worked great for me, and SO much cheaper than buying a new one, I even used those "tools"

quote Originally posted by sk8rfiero: Kingofkings- I don't think your 84 would have the underdash/floorboard lights from the factory. But.....check to see if you have the mounts one hole is beside the fuse box & the passenger side bracket is just above the kickplate. You can simply get sockets from an auto parts store or I'd suggest the salvage yard. Alot of GM cars have those lights & as far as I know the sockets are the same. I added them to my 85coupe & in my 86SE they're stock. makes a world of difference @ night.

Some 84s have them-some do not. We have 2 84 SEs and one has them-one delete. It's strange really. Jane's has pwr windows, auto trans, delay wipers, map pockets, but no footwell lighting package or front storage area light.
My few option 84 4 spd has no delay wipers-no pwr windows-no map pockets but has the footwell lights and front storge area light.. Go figure.

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