Not optional. They're probably there, just cranked up and disconnected. Look behind the grille for a small knob to turn below the little motor - if you turn it the doors will close. Chances are your automatic system failed, and someone just disconnected it. Dick Benjamin ----- Original Message ----- From: <WILKER1000@xxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 7:26 AM Subject: IML: Question: 83 headlights > Were the headlight doors optional on the 83's? Mine doesn't have them. > Still learning...Dave >