Assist Handle Question

[Patrick R]

I have a 2001 Diplomat LE. My question is about the assist handle by the door. Is this handle supposed to light up on this model?

[Guest tcbrow]

I've heard that they may. I've never seen one light up. I took the chrome ends off of mine and there are no lights under there.

[Patrick R]

Thank you. I suspect there are not any in mine either.

 

[HarleyR]

My acrylic handle is illuminated by a single led bulb in a reflector inside the chrome trim cap at the bottom end. Perhaps it's something you could retrofit if the factory didn't install one.

[Dennis H]

Patrick, easiest way to tell is to remove the handle. There's only a few screws and it comes right off. If there are two wires coming off it, then you should have a light. If it doesn't work, while you've got it off you can fix it. The wires go into the cavity under the passenger's cup holder....Dennis

[Patrick R]

Thank you, I will check it out.