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77K20 · 11-24-2003, 05:28 AM

Sometimes when i turn my lights on, my dash lights won't come on. My turn and bright indicators light up, but nothing else. And when I turn my brights on, the indicator goes off. I used to be able to remedy this problem with a little "tap" on the dash, but not anymore. Any suggestions on what to do?

Thanks in advance for any and all info.

2-Knee

maineiac · 11-24-2003, 09:45 AM

Sounds like you might have some corrosion on the printed wiring that is on the back of your cluster about the only way to get at it is to pull the whole cluster out and try cleaning it up mine was green in several places did some cleaning and now works fine.

Steve

apstguy · 11-24-2003, 02:35 PM

The main connector plug may be slightly out of placke or the wires are loose. Try wiggling the the main connector. It may also be your headlight switch or a short somewhere. Lots of wiring to check so start now!

**crossy** · 11-24-2003, 04:54 PM

I posted this exact problem 2 weeks ago about my 85. I know dashes VERY well and i have tried everything mentioned plus a few other things , like replacing the headlight switch,and mine won't come back. If you positively find the problem let me know.
my circuit and wiring are very clean and in great shape. I also reached up and made sure the connector was firmly in. Nuttin- it's real cool :-( when i turn on the 4 ways some of the gauges do a little dance for me.

DAVE

77bowtie · 11-24-2003, 05:50 PM

does the interior light work when you turn the switch on ?

maineiac · 11-24-2003, 06:21 PM

Crossy
That still sounds like a printed cicuit problem try removing the lights that go to your blinkers and see what it does. I may have one laying around I could send you if you want it.

Steve

Jonboy · 11-24-2003, 08:10 PM

high beam switch?

11-24-2003, 05:28 AM	#1
77K20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Estacada, OR Posts: 37	Dash lights not coming on Sometimes when i turn my lights on, my dash lights won't come on. My turn and bright indicators light up, but nothing else. And when I turn my brights on, the indicator goes off. I used to be able to remedy this problem with a little "tap" on the dash, but not anymore. Any suggestions on what to do? Thanks in advance for any and all info. 2-Knee

11-24-2003, 02:35 PM	#3
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	The main connector plug may be slightly out of placke or the wires are loose. Try wiggling the the main connector. It may also be your headlight switch or a short somewhere. Lots of wiring to check so start now! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

11-24-2003, 04:54 PM	#4
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	I posted this exact problem 2 weeks ago about my 85. I know dashes VERY well and i have tried everything mentioned plus a few other things , like replacing the headlight switch,and mine won't come back. If you positively find the problem let me know. my circuit and wiring are very clean and in great shape. I also reached up and made sure the connector was firmly in. Nuttin- it's real cool :-( when i turn on the 4 ways some of the gauges do a little dance for me. DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

11-24-2003, 08:10 PM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	high beam switch? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

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11-24-2003, 09:45 AM	#2
maineiac Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 104	Sounds like you might have some corrosion on the printed wiring that is on the back of your cluster about the only way to get at it is to pull the whole cluster out and try cleaning it up mine was green in several places did some cleaning and now works fine. Steve

11-24-2003, 05:50 PM	#5
77bowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Mexico. Of all places for an Island boy. Posts: 180	does the interior light work when you turn the switch on ?

11-24-2003, 06:21 PM	#6
maineiac Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 104	Crossy That still sounds like a printed cicuit problem try removing the lights that go to your blinkers and see what it does. I may have one laying around I could send you if you want it. Steve



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