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xs-style · 11-10-2011, 09:01 PM

ive been checking the archives on dome light issues, since mine isnt working. Ive changed the bulb and brought the orange and white wires out from under the carpet. The wires look ok, I dont see any breaks. I used a test light at the connector and Im not getting power. That would make me think the problem is back at the fuse box. However, the tail lights and courtesy lights are on the same fuse. My tails work, so that would rule that out right? What should I check from there?

Also i saw where the courtesy lights and cig lighter are connected. I removed the cigerette lighter, and capped that wire end. Could that be causing the problem?

If anyone has any ideas Im sure it would help. Im stumped lol It may be worth noting that Ive got no courtesy lights either, and nothing when I turn the wiper switch back.

J Knight · 11-10-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xs-style

ive been checking the archives on dome light issues, since mine isnt working. Ive changed the bulb and brought the orange and white wires out from under the carpet. The wires look ok, I dont see any breaks. I used a test light at the connector and Im not getting power. That would make me think the problem is back at the fuse box. However, the tail lights and courtesy lights are on the same fuse. My tails work, so that would rule that out right? What should I check from there?

Also i saw where the courtesy lights and cig lighter are connected. I removed the cigerette lighter, and capped that wire end. Could that be causing the problem?

If anyone has any ideas Im sure it would help. Im stumped lol It may be worth noting that Ive got no courtesy lights either, and nothing when I turn the wiper switch back.

THe dome light gets its power from the headlight switch. It might be bad.

**Corts60** · 11-10-2011, 09:59 PM

Just save yourself the headache and replace the orange and white wires all the way from the dome light to where they go under the dash. I spent an hour last week figuring out why my light didn't work and I couldn't see any breaks in the wires but they were broken and I replaced them and bingo!

Also, do you have an interior light under the dash by the ash tray? That is on the same circuit as the dome light. So if it works, then the wires going back are faulty. Hope this helps.

-Cort

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-11-2011, 12:06 AM

same with mine it was brok inside the insulation and the only way i found it was by pulling on the wire inch by inch till it stretched and broke in one spot once i cut out the cancerous part bing my dome and cargo lamp worked for the first time in many years

11-10-2011, 09:01 PM	#1
xs-style Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawndale, NC Posts: 658	yet another dome light thread ive been checking the archives on dome light issues, since mine isnt working. Ive changed the bulb and brought the orange and white wires out from under the carpet. The wires look ok, I dont see any breaks. I used a test light at the connector and Im not getting power. That would make me think the problem is back at the fuse box. However, the tail lights and courtesy lights are on the same fuse. My tails work, so that would rule that out right? What should I check from there? Also i saw where the courtesy lights and cig lighter are connected. I removed the cigerette lighter, and capped that wire end. Could that be causing the problem? If anyone has any ideas Im sure it would help. Im stumped lol It may be worth noting that Ive got no courtesy lights either, and nothing when I turn the wiper switch back. __________________ 1978 Scottsdale - celebrating 10 years of teaching me profanity 1990 Silverado - bought in Nov. 2016 and it's already catching up - Sold 1987 k5 blazer - sold... :\ seed money for the 81 1981 k20 4x4 - 5.3 swap in progress Events attended: Spring GOG 2011 Dale JR car show Summer 2012 Gathering at Tommys pickup parts

11-10-2011, 09:59 PM	#3
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: yet another dome light thread Just save yourself the headache and replace the orange and white wires all the way from the dome light to where they go under the dash. I spent an hour last week figuring out why my light didn't work and I couldn't see any breaks in the wires but they were broken and I replaced them and bingo! Also, do you have an interior light under the dash by the ash tray? That is on the same circuit as the dome light. So if it works, then the wires going back are faulty. Hope this helps. -Cort __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

11-11-2011, 12:06 AM	#4
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: yet another dome light thread same with mine it was brok inside the insulation and the only way i found it was by pulling on the wire inch by inch till it stretched and broke in one spot once i cut out the cancerous part bing my dome and cargo lamp worked for the first time in many years __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

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