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[gcb]

I was wondering whether anyone had a definitive answer to the year/reg plate when the rear lights changed on the chimaera? Also is it true that the door opening changed to the mirror on the 97P plate. Any response would be gratefully recieved.

[.Mark]

If I understand correctly the change could have taken place between late '95 - early '98.

Mine for example is the old style body (front/rear/push buttons on rear wing) but newer interior (aluminium dial surrounds/door opener further back).

No help really but there was never an exact cut off date.

>>Edited to add, it's an April '96.

>> Edited by .Mark on Monday 12th January 20:30

[anonymous-user]

I think the door mirror buttons came in around later 96 early 97 (P Reg) about the same time as the Cerbera style nose slat and modified Bonnet & Boot.

The rear lamps were changed later, at the same time as the backlit Number plate in, I believe Feb 1998.

My Chimaera was registered on 1st Jan 98 and has the Fiesta rear lamps and backlit plate.

Lee

[Steve_T]

anonymous said:

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Sounds about right on the lights. I have the older style lights on my 97R.

Steve.

[chimhunter]

On my 96P 4.5 I've got new dash and mirror door opening, but old lights and rear plates. Don't know the date on the V5 but I could find out.

Rob

[TheHobbit]

I'm not sure of *all* the changes, but my 96/P 400HC has the door buttons on the rear wing, but no key hole in them, the door opener inside is *not* with the gearstick, but is in its own pocket further back, but I still have the non facelifted front, rubber bumper strips, and push buttons to turn the headlights on.

Hope that helps a little,

TheHobbit.

[colinrob]

Mines registered 03/04/98 has upgraded rear lights, boot front door mirrors etc

[gcb]

Thanks to all for your help looks like late 98 model if i want new rear lights and door releases. Must keep saving up