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edog · 06-19-2009, 09:49 PM

the lighting on the drivers door is not the same as the passenger door. the replaced the light but it looks worse.

the passenger's door looks crisp and like a tube of light. the drivers door looks like there is a light behind the plastic , but you cannot see the light tube in the panel.

those who have the light knows what i mean, but the dealership repair center is acting like there hands are tied. they ordered a light, but they act like ordering the trim is not going to happen.

I have tried to capture the poor lighting, I hope it is viewable. Does not pick up to well on the Camara.

vdevine · 06-20-2009, 06:25 AM

I haven't seen you driving around F'Burg. I'm still waiting for mine. I ordered from Country Chev in Warrenton. If you get pics at night, that would be nice to see the difference.

edog · 06-21-2009, 03:11 PM

I will try. It is hard to see in a camera. The light is there, just not sharp on both doors.

MNWild · 06-21-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edog

the lighting on the drivers door is not the same as the passenger door. the replaced the light but it looks worse.

the passenger's door looks crisp and like a tube of light. the drivers door looks like there is a light behind the plastic , but you cannot see the light tube in the panel.

those who have the light knows what i mean, but the dealership repair center is acting like there hands are tied. they ordered a light, but they act like ordering the trim is not going to happen.

I think I have same problem ... the drivers door looks like the light is not in the right place ... it hangs a little lower on the edge ... I think I will take back and have them look at it ... hope its a easy fix

hotrodzz4 · 06-21-2009, 08:07 PM

lisa snow is the parts mgr at luck. dont know if that helps out but it might. sorry for your troubles

elockhart · 06-21-2009, 08:23 PM

Picked my car up last week and my ambient lighting is not working at all,I was thinking that maybe I didn'n know where the light switch was.

OUR72GTO · 06-21-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by elockhart

Picked my car up last week and my ambient lighting is not working at all,I was thinking that maybe I didn'n know where the light switch was.

What model........... it is not on all.

edog · 07-22-2009, 10:45 PM

Radley Chevrolet won't fix it because it is cosmetic. They are acting as if it is not a big deal. They said I should take it back to the dealer I bought it from. So, off I will go.

It is a shame they will not take care of it because it is cosmetic.

coolman · 07-22-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by edog

Radley Chevrolet won't fix it because it is cosmetic. They are acting as if it is not a big deal. They said I should take it back to the dealer I bought it from. So, off I will go.

It is a shame they will not take care of it because it is cosmetic.

Doesn't make it go any faster. I wouldn't worry about it. That's just a tinker toy use to put the price up. I wouldn't even care If mine didn't have it.

after thinking about it,the bastards should fix it you paid for it to be right and it's under warranty.

edog · 07-23-2009, 07:07 AM

Thats my thought. It just irritates me knowing it is not right.

CASTIG 2010SS · 08-08-2009, 03:04 AM

I just noticed mine tonight. It is the same way. I thought it was the angle I was looking at it from the drivers seat. Looking at it from right above in drivers seat and passenger seat from across the car. But you can notice it from both positions. Almost like the light is behind the panel.
I have a SS with IO interior. Not sure if it is only on the IO interior.

FNKNSTN · 08-08-2009, 03:09 AM

did you try sitting in the passenger seat and looking at the driver's side from that perspective?

Gentry78 · 08-09-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FNKNSTN

did you try sitting in the passenger seat and looking at the driver's side from that perspective?

thats what i was thinking, just look at it from different angles and distances to see if its the same

Hylton · 08-09-2009, 04:02 PM

The problem is that the optical tube is not placed correctly. I was playing with it yesterday. If the tube's angle is just a bit off, the light will apear to fade or have a halo appearance.

The solution is to remove the door panel, loosen the screws that hold the optical rod, and turn it slowly until the light is bright and clear. Yes, you will need to ajust it in a dark garage so you can see the light.

06-19-2009, 09:49 PM	#1
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	ambient lighting on drivers door is defective. updated w/pics the lighting on the drivers door is not the same as the passenger door. the replaced the light but it looks worse. the passenger's door looks crisp and like a tube of light. the drivers door looks like there is a light behind the plastic , but you cannot see the light tube in the panel. those who have the light knows what i mean, but the dealership repair center is acting like there hands are tied. they ordered a light, but they act like ordering the trim is not going to happen. I have tried to capture the poor lighting, I hope it is viewable. Does not pick up to well on the Camara. Attached Images __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending Last edited by edog; 07-22-2009 at 10:49 PM. Reason: updated w/pics

06-20-2009, 06:25 AM	#2
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	Sorry to hear I haven't seen you driving around F'Burg. I'm still waiting for mine. I ordered from Country Chev in Warrenton. If you get pics at night, that would be nice to see the difference. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

06-21-2009, 03:11 PM	#3
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	I will try. It is hard to see in a camera. The light is there, just not sharp on both doors. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

06-21-2009, 08:07 PM	#5
hotrodzz4 2G1FA1EV6A9116563 Drives: 95 s10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: richmond va Posts: 64	lisa snow is the parts mgr at luck. dont know if that helps out but it might. sorry for your troubles __________________ 1100 3/3 3000 4/28 3400 5/30 3800 4000 4200 6/10? delivered 6/24/09 ABM 1LS auto

07-22-2009, 10:45 PM	#8
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	Radley Chevrolet won't fix it because it is cosmetic. They are acting as if it is not a big deal. They said I should take it back to the dealer I bought it from. So, off I will go. It is a shame they will not take care of it because it is cosmetic. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

06-21-2009, 08:23 PM	#6
elockhart Drives: 2010camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond Virginia Posts: 20	Picked my car up last week and my ambient lighting is not working at all,I was thinking that maybe I didn'n know where the light switch was.

07-23-2009, 07:07 AM	#10
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	Thats my thought. It just irritates me knowing it is not right. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

08-08-2009, 03:04 AM	#11
CASTIG 2010SS Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS\RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PA Posts: 56	I just noticed mine tonight. It is the same way. I thought it was the angle I was looking at it from the drivers seat. Looking at it from right above in drivers seat and passenger seat from across the car. But you can notice it from both positions. Almost like the light is behind the panel. I have a SS with IO interior. Not sure if it is only on the IO interior. __________________ 2SS CGM, IO Interior BAD 2SS West Chester, PA

08-08-2009, 03:09 AM	#12
FNKNSTN Banned Drives: A Black Car Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 801	did you try sitting in the passenger seat and looking at the driver's side from that perspective?

08-09-2009, 04:02 PM	#14
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	The problem is that the optical tube is not placed correctly. I was playing with it yesterday. If the tube's angle is just a bit off, the light will apear to fade or have a halo appearance. The solution is to remove the door panel, loosen the screws that hold the optical rod, and turn it slowly until the light is bright and clear. Yes, you will need to ajust it in a dark garage so you can see the light. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

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