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All Things Fiero => Expert Tech Advice => Topic started by: HarryT on November 30, 2024, 05:36:22 pm

Title: Passenter footwell light.
Post by: HarryT on November 30, 2024, 05:36:22 pm

I went down to start The Fiero and the battery was flat.  When I hooked up the charger, the little light above the passengers feet came on.  Both doors were closed.  I pushed the plungers in and out on both door jambs but they would not go out so I pulled out the bulb.  What makes that light go on?
Harry

Title: Re: Passenter footwell light.
Post by: Raydar on November 30, 2024, 05:53:33 pm

Make sure the dimmer wheel is not clicked into the "inside light" position.
That's just my first guess. If that's not the case, some Fieros (through 85, anyway) had a button in the overhead that would turn on the center map lights. (And maybe the footwell lights?)

Barring all that, I have seen strange "alternate paths" - especially in GM cars - happen when fuses are blown. Is there anything else that is not working? Radio memory? Lighter? Trunk light?
All SWAGs, admittedly.

Title: Re: Passenter footwell light.
Post by: HarryT on November 30, 2024, 06:39:47 pm

I tried the dimmer wheel earlier but it stayed on.  It was dark in the barn and I forgot about the overhead switchs.  I will check them tomorrow. I will also check for things not working.

Title: Re: Passenter footwell light.
Post by: Fierofool on December 01, 2024, 07:55:46 am

The early Fiero overhead console had three switches.  A left and right for respective map lights, and a center switch that might have turned on all three lights, but at least the center light in the overhead console.  I don't remember if it turned on the footwell courtesy lights, or not.  It was only an 84 and 85 thing.  I remember both my 85's having the three switch panel.  My 86 and 87 only have two switches so probably your 88 will, too. 

Title: Re: Passenter footwell light.
Post by: Raydar on December 01, 2024, 11:05:38 am

Quote from: Fierofool on December 01, 2024, 07:55:46 am

The early Fiero overhead console had three switches.  A left and right for respective map lights, and a center switch that might have turned on all three lights, but at least the center light in the overhead console.  I don't remember if it turned on the footwell courtesy lights, or not.  It was only an 84 and 85 thing.  I remember both my 85's having the three switch panel.  My 86 and 87 only have two switches so probably your 88 will, too.

You're right. When I was typing, I didn't realize what year Harry's car was. So yeah... probably no middle switch.

Title: Re: Passenter footwell light.
Post by: Fierofool on December 27, 2024, 09:31:19 am

Harry, did you find the solution?

Title: Re: Passenter footwell light.
Post by: HarryT on January 30, 2025, 02:16:04 am

I just took the bulb out.  I have too much going on to worry about it.  I am even thinking about selling it.
Harry

Title: Re: Passenter footwell light.
Post by: Fierofool on January 30, 2025, 09:42:16 am

 :-[

Title: Re: Passenter footwell light.
Post by: Roger on January 30, 2025, 06:38:14 pm

My guess would be that the transistor that is controlled by the dimmer control has shorted out.
Replace the transistor with some heat sink grease and you should be good to go.