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Topic: Dash/Console Lights

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Dash/Console Lights

Posted: 5/3/08 6:04pm Message 1 of 6
jsgarner
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Garner, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 , L98-350ci, T-Tops, Bright Metallic Blue with Dark Blue Interior
Hey Folks!
 
None of my dash or center console lights work! 
 
I've replaced bulbs as well as the printed circuits behind both the speedo/tach and the gauge cluster.
 
Any ideas?
 
Thanks!
JSGarner



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Dash/Console Lights

Posted: 5/3/08 9:15pm Message 2 of 6
Aaron1976
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Check all your fuses and/or any connection that were disconnected and reconnected durring your replacement process. The worst situation could be a bad ciruit. I'm pretty sure I am on the right track for you. These guys here will confirm my input, I hope. Good luck fixing the problem! Aaron19762008-05-03 21:17:09


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Dash/Console Lights

Posted: 5/5/08 6:01am Message 3 of 6
jsgarner
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Vette(s): 1982 , L98-350ci, T-Tops, Bright Metallic Blue with Dark Blue Interior
Thanks Aaron...I'll do that!
 
JSGarner



Dash/Console Lights

Posted: 5/5/08 10:51am Message 4 of 6
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Several times there have been postings of wiring diagrams.  If you don't find it, e-mail me and I will send it to you.  Find the point where all lighting branches from.  Check for power there, and keep working backwards until you find power.  Or start at the headlight switch and work out until there is no power.

It is tedious, but better than randomly replacing things.

Good luck
Larry



Dash/Console Lights

Posted: 5/5/08 12:34pm Message 5 of 6
KeBo
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
I had the same problem. The headlight switch went bad. Word of advice, find a GM part. The chinese part does not fit properly and quite frankly, it wasted 3 hours of my life and the part suc*ed


Dash/Console Lights

Posted: 5/5/08 7:29pm Message 6 of 6
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I just sent ya a diagram, Jeff...


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