Topic: Dash lights
in Forum: C3 Electrical
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Pocatello, ID - USA
Joined: 8/4/2009
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Vette(s): 1969 L-36, 427- 390 hp. coupe. 4spd. air.
Been working to replace some of the light bulbs in my dash on a 69 big block. Took the gauge clusters out and before I reinstalled them I wanted to test all the lights. Connected the headlight switch and put jumpers on the grounds. When I turned on the light switch the dash lights won’t come on. There is power to all the light sockets, the clock terminal and the courtesy and warning lights. I feel like there is some kind of ground problem. Can anyone offer any thoughts?
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Ground the cluster/gauge panel itself
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