So, has anyone seen this problem as well? Both red lights on my doors stopped working a couple of days ago. The map lights still work. There's a TSB for the map lights not working, but not for these red ones. I'd think that if the body control module crapped out, it'd take the map light with it.

Asterix

 

if you are talking about the red reflectors on the interior of the doors, they don't have lights in them

 

I could swear I've seen them on. They're rather pointless without lights. My old Supra has red door lights with lights in them. The service manual doesn't say anything clear, though it talks about these "Rear Floor Box Lamp" widgets. I'll take off the cover off one and look.

Asterix

 

They are just reflectors. Probably should have been designed with light bulbs behind the lenses.

 

Reflectors, just like the front sides on the front bumper. Cost-cutting to make the 350Z affordable

 

Well, I'll be. Maybe the next time the server goes down it'll take my post with it...

Asterix

 

No problem Asterix.

The only dumb question. is one not asked ;-)

 

lol... oops.

it makes me feel fetter to know that i'm not the only one who's posted something like this.

 

Since my '88 Supra has red lights on the doors that actually light, I figured the Z did too. I pulled out the driver's side reflector and there's nothing behind it. It'd be a great place to hide your stash, though...

Asterix

 

they light up?????????????

 

oh man...here we go again....

 

Read posts 2, 4, and 5 of this thread

 

Thanks Guys, I was about ready to pull my doors apart.

 

I worry about people sometimes It is so bad that I have seen dealer pages like courtesy stating that common problem is door lights out no worries they are just reflectors

 

You certainly CAN add your very own courtesy door lights.

If you really want them installed in your Z, you must remove both door panels and the front kick panels as well. You will need to fabricate a bracket to hold them in place (just behind the OEM door reflector) Then find a suitable power source. (ex: cigarette lighter or other constant power source in fuse box area) The 350Z door switches currently supply the ground. Make sure that you connect both ground wires together. You will then allow either newly installed door light to illuminate simultaneously when driver or passenger door is opened.

 

Nice diagram, frankmusic. It's on my to-do list, but waaaaay down at the bottom. Since you connected the door switches together do both windows drop when you open one door? IIRC, that's the signal to that door to drop it's window. That's not really a problem, just a side effect.

Asterix

 

Thanks! I like the look. I was surprised that Nissan only chose to offer it as a reflector ONLY.

When I said, connect the two ground wires from the door switches - I was referring to the rubber switches located on the door jams. (not any switch "inside" the door)
For example; If you were to connect only one ground wire to its respective door exclusively, then only one courtesy door light would illuminate. By connecting both (door switch) ground wires to each other - both lights will illuminate simultaneously no matter what door you choose to open.

 

Yes, that's the one. The switch with the rubber bellows over it on the door frame. That's the switch that tells the computer to drop the window the 1/4" when you open the door. If you connect them together, won't the computer think both doors were opened and drop both windows?

Asterix

 

Thats a nice little mod, Any idea what parts are gonna run for this complete set up

 

maybe it just me, but that seems like a lot of work for something that you hardly notice or need