Red light/Button - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

BlackSheepz · 10-15-2015

Hey everybody, I've been looking at ZR-1's for a while now and I still haven't found "The" car. That's fine, I'm still enjoying the hunt.

That said, I have noticed on more than one that I've looked at that there seems to be either a red light or a red button or red light either underneath the radio, OR underneath the trip computer buttons. Unfortunately I haven't taken a photo of the ones I have seen so I'm not expecting too much help, but I'm hoping someone might know what that is? I'm sure it's aftermarket, but they are installed flush in the dash so someone took some time to do it.

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!

GOLDCYLON · 10-15-2015

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Originally Posted by BlackSheepz

Hey everybody, I've been looking at ZR-1's for a while now and I still haven't found "The" car. That's fine, I'm still enjoying the hunt.

That said, I have noticed on more than one that I've looked at that there seems to be either a red light or a red button or red light either underneath the radio, OR underneath the trip computer buttons. Unfortunately I haven't taken a photo of the ones I have seen so I'm not expecting too much help, but I'm hoping someone might know what that is? I'm sure it's aftermarket, but they are installed flush in the dash so someone took some time to do it.

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!

The one under the radio surround is prob an afermarket alarm system led same as the one underneath the trip computer button. There is a factory flush photoelectric eye that is to the left above the Drivers Information Center (DIC) buttons

BlackSheepz · 10-16-2015

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

The one under the radio surround is prob an afermarket alarm system led same as the one underneath the trip computer button. There is a factory flush photoelectric eye that is to the left above the Drivers Information Center (DIC) buttons

Thanks a really great thought, thank you for that! Not even the folks selling the cars knew what they were, which concerned me.

Now I know better what to look for next time I see one.

Thanks again!

GOLDCYLON · 10-16-2015

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Originally Posted by BlackSheepz

Thanks a really great thought, thank you for that! Not even the folks selling the cars knew what they were, which concerned me.

Now I know better what to look for next time I see one.

Thanks again!

Your welcome. Buy the best ZR-1 you can afford is the best advise I could offer. If you have questions please post them up and we will try to help and/or provide guidance. GC

We Gone · 10-16-2015

Here is a stock dash (93) other than the color all 91-95 should look be laid out like this. The 90 would not have the small green light by the power key.

The photoelectric eye GC is reffing to is at the top left of the Trip monitor tag.

BlackSheepz · 10-16-2015

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Your welcome. Buy the best ZR-1 you can afford is the best advise I could offer. If you have questions please post them up and we will try to help and/or provide guidance. GC

Appreciate the advice. The whole process has actually been a little frustrating if that makes sense. I've been looking for quite a while now and only since about May have been seriously inquiring about cars. Just haven't sat in one that was "the one" if that makes sense.

It's been an interesting road of people getting mad because I've told them they were asking too much for their car or I pointed out something that wasn't right (like the Alarm system lights) that I asked if they could identify or ect. A dealer near me has a 1990 with 47k miles and 4 months ago they were asking $28k. Told them they were a little high and it should probably be closer to 21-22k to get people interested, and the guy told me to go elsewhere to look for my "entry level ZR-1". Right to my face. The car is still on their lot, but today it's priced at $21,5.... Another dealer near me has a car with 19k miles on it. They wanted $24k and I offered them 20k but they said they could only go down to $23k. Today the car is still on their lot for $19,8. Seems like a great deal except in my dealings with them they said they had to replace the clutch, neither of the headlight motors worked when they got it, AND the valet key wasn't functional as I discovered on the test drive. Told them to let me know when they got it all sorted out. They have not been in contact with me since I was there in person.

Just started the process with a Steel Blue one about two hours from me. Waiting to get all the answers back to my questions but really am only hoping for the best at this point! ha ha

Thank you for your help, this and Corvette Forum have always been wonderful to me.

BlackSheepz · 10-16-2015

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Originally Posted by We Gone

Here is a stock dash (93) other than the color all 91-95 should look be laid out like this. The 90 would not have the small green light by the power key.

The photoelectric eye GC is reffing to is at the top left of the Trip monitor tag.

Thank you for the photo. Yup, that's as I've imagined it. Almost Identical to the 92 I already have, except with the Valet key space. Hard part is that people have gotten offended when I've asked!

Thanks WE GONE!

GOLDCYLON · 10-16-2015

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Originally Posted by BlackSheepz

Appreciate the advice. The whole process has actually been a little frustrating if that makes sense. I've been looking for quite a while now and only since about May have been seriously inquiring about cars. Just haven't sat in one that was "the one" if that makes sense.

It's been an interesting road of people getting mad because I've told them they were asking too much for their car or I pointed out something that wasn't right (like the Alarm system lights) that I asked if they could identify or ect. A dealer near me has a 1990 with 47k miles and 4 months ago they were asking $28k. Told them they were a little high and it should probably be closer to 21-22k to get people interested, and the guy told me to go elsewhere to look for my "entry level ZR-1". Right to my face. The car is still on their lot, but today it's priced at $21,5.... Another dealer near me has a car with 19k miles on it. They wanted $24k and I offered them 20k but they said they could only go down to $23k. Today the car is still on their lot for $19,8. Seems like a great deal except in my dealings with them they said they had to replace the clutch, neither of the headlight motors worked when they got it, AND the valet key wasn't functional as I discovered on the test drive. Told them to let me know when they got it all sorted out. They have not been in contact with me since I was there in person.

Just started the process with a Steel Blue one about two hours from me. Waiting to get all the answers back to my questions but really am only hoping for the best at this point! ha ha

Thank you for your help, this and Corvette Forum have always been wonderful to me.

Alarm LEDS are quite common don't forget this car was 65k back in the day and lowjacked in some cases as well. Yep it's best to buy from a former owner if you can as most are enthusiasts and know all about the car. The aftermarket dealerships not so much. GC

Z51JEFF · 10-17-2015

In my opinion don't even bother with a car that somebody has messed with as far as aftermarket wiring anything. Why would somebody put an aftermarket alarm in the car when it already has one? Steel Blue one of the best colors,hope it works out for you.

WARP TEN · 10-17-2015

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Alarm LEDS are quite common don't forget this car was 65k back in the day and lowjacked in some cases as well. Yep it's best to buy from a former owner if you can as most are enthusiasts and know all about the car. The aftermarket dealerships not so much. GC

My 95 had a Lo-Jack installed and had a little red LED light just to the left of the steering column on the little shelf under the main display. I had Marc remove all the wiring and the light. Didn't seem to be attached to anything of importance and I didn't even know it was there. Perhaps had been disconnected at some earlier time. It had a battery pack in the ABS compartment and he found the transmitter in the rear of the luggage compartment behind the carpet. Anyway all back to normal in the wiring department with no ill effects. -Bob

10-15-2015	#1
BlackSheepz Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 160	Red light/Button Hey everybody, I've been looking at ZR-1's for a while now and I still haven't found "The" car. That's fine, I'm still enjoying the hunt. That said, I have noticed on more than one that I've looked at that there seems to be either a red light or a red button or red light either underneath the radio, OR underneath the trip computer buttons. Unfortunately I haven't taken a photo of the ones I have seen so I'm not expecting too much help, but I'm hoping someone might know what that is? I'm sure it's aftermarket, but they are installed flush in the dash so someone took some time to do it. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!

10-16-2015	#5
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,170	Re: Red light/Button Here is a stock dash (93) other than the color all 91-95 should look be laid out like this. The 90 would not have the small green light by the power key. The photoelectric eye GC is reffing to is at the top left of the Trip monitor tag. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

10-17-2015	#9
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,087	Re: Red light/Button In my opinion don't even bother with a car that somebody has messed with as far as aftermarket wiring anything. Why would somebody put an aftermarket alarm in the car when it already has one? Steel Blue one of the best colors,hope it works out for you.