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Door lock light

Post by Tott61 » Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:35 pm

Ford Probe 16v 1994

Is it possible to change the bulb which illuminates the door lock.
Also if it can be changed where would you be able to find a replacement.

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Re: Door lock light

Post by Micron » Tue Sep 28, 2021 8:24 pm

It is possible, but not easy, as for where, you used to be able to go to Maplin’s but not sure now.
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Re: Door lock light

Post by Tott61 » Tue Sep 28, 2021 8:40 pm

Thanks
I've looked at earlier posts on the forum and found which bulbs are used and where to buy them.
Also it looks like they are in a moulded plastic surround so probably not a job I can do.
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Re: Door lock light

Post by Kit » Wed Sep 29, 2021 12:40 pm

The bulbs in the clip, that holds the lock in the door

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Re: Door lock light

Post by Tott61 » Wed Sep 29, 2021 5:51 pm

Thanks for the photos

I assume the bulb is wired into the loom ie it doesn't unplug.

To replace it do you need to cut the wire and replace with a new connection.
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Re: Door lock light

Post by Kit » Wed Sep 29, 2021 6:05 pm

Tott61 wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 29, 2021 5:51 pm
 Thanks for the photos

I assume the bulb is wired into the loom ie it doesn't unplug.

To replace it do you need to cut the wire and replace with a new connection.
Yes, I think it was wired into the loom.
In the photos, wiring was damaged when it was removed.

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Re: Door lock light

Post by Kit » Fri Oct 01, 2021 1:25 pm

Here’s a photo of the lamp in the clip, in the door.
Showing the lamp is connected directly into the loom

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So, you would have to cut the wires, to see if you had a voltage there, & to replace the bulb

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Re: Door lock light

Post by Tott61 » Fri Oct 01, 2021 3:01 pm

That's very helpful
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Re: Door lock light

Post by Tott61 » Fri Oct 01, 2021 6:57 pm

As well as the door light not working neither does the ignition light. I have removed the bulb and it is a 14v 1.4w rating which are unavailable in the UK. Europarts have a 12v 1.2w bulb will this work as Automotive bulbs are designed to work 13.5v to 14v. Or will it just fail faster.
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