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TN70C10 · 08-19-2005, 08:41 AM

My dash lights all quit working about a week ago. I checked all the fuses and decieded to go ahead with a headlight switch. The switch fixed my dome light which hadnt before but still no dash lights. Any ideas before I start pulling the cluster out?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-19-2005, 11:21 AM

Did you check for power at the fuse with the headlight switch on? Also, I would try replacing some bulbs before pulling the dash panel.

Jim

thecatseye66 · 08-19-2005, 12:14 PM

Mine did that a while back too. I replaced all the dash lights with the brighter versions (168 ? I think) and just cleaned all the connections on the circuit board and the switch and they work fine now.
I'm not sure what the cause was but I'm suspecting just a loose or slightly corroded connection somewhere.
Good luck!

**Palf70Step** · 08-19-2005, 01:36 PM

Try your dimmer switch. It is part of the circuity. Normally only messes with the headlights, but with enough corrosion who knows. Mine didn't work when I bought it, but that was because all the bulbs were burnt out.

HeavyD · 08-19-2005, 01:40 PM

I had them all burn out at once..must have been a short or something. Checked everything else out and finally replaced all the bulbs..worked fine after.

TN70C10 · 08-19-2005, 01:51 PM

Ill check out the bulbs then. I just didnt think they would all blow out at once but ive seen stranger things happen. Come to think of it, they went out when I installed a radio. I may have shorted something out or just unplugged something by axe a dent. Thanks, will post when I find it.

**pjmoreland** · 08-19-2005, 04:23 PM

There's a little ground wire that clips to the back of the dash. I'm not sure if it has anything to to with the bezel lights, but you could try wiggling it a bit to see if it makes a difference. It should be clipped onto the metal sort of behind the oil pressure gauge, if I remember correctly.

1972ChevyCheyenne · 08-19-2005, 10:23 PM

That clip provides the ground for the dash. That where i would look next. Move it around to clean it a little. Hope that works for you.

Jamie

08-19-2005, 08:41 AM	#1
TN70C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 115	no dash lights My dash lights all quit working about a week ago. I checked all the fuses and decieded to go ahead with a headlight switch. The switch fixed my dome light which hadnt before but still no dash lights. Any ideas before I start pulling the cluster out?

08-19-2005, 12:14 PM	#3
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Mine did that a while back too. I replaced all the dash lights with the brighter versions (168 ? I think) and just cleaned all the connections on the circuit board and the switch and they work fine now. I'm not sure what the cause was but I'm suspecting just a loose or slightly corroded connection somewhere. Good luck! __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

08-19-2005, 01:36 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Try your dimmer switch. It is part of the circuity. Normally only messes with the headlights, but with enough corrosion who knows. Mine didn't work when I bought it, but that was because all the bulbs were burnt out. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-19-2005, 01:40 PM	#5
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	I had them all burn out at once..must have been a short or something. Checked everything else out and finally replaced all the bulbs..worked fine after. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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08-19-2005, 11:21 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Did you check for power at the fuse with the headlight switch on? Also, I would try replacing some bulbs before pulling the dash panel. Jim

08-19-2005, 01:51 PM	#6
TN70C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 115	Ill check out the bulbs then. I just didnt think they would all blow out at once but ive seen stranger things happen. Come to think of it, they went out when I installed a radio. I may have shorted something out or just unplugged something by axe a dent. Thanks, will post when I find it.

08-19-2005, 04:23 PM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,982	There's a little ground wire that clips to the back of the dash. I'm not sure if it has anything to to with the bezel lights, but you could try wiggling it a bit to see if it makes a difference. It should be clipped onto the metal sort of behind the oil pressure gauge, if I remember correctly.

08-19-2005, 10:23 PM	#8
1972ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Teeswater, Ontario, Canada Posts: 173	That clip provides the ground for the dash. That where i would look next. Move it around to clean it a little. Hope that works for you. Jamie



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