Dash lights, dimmer switch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jacquesdean · 07-03-2003, 12:10 AM

All lights were working fine, now only the outside lights, and flashers work. no dash lights or dimmer

is this the headlight switch that is bad, or something else.

thanks guys

Iceman7642 · 07-03-2003, 02:17 AM

Mine are out right now too and I couldn't find a fuse for it but maybe i'm just blind.

But my friend got pulled over at night for speeding and the officer asked "Do you know how fast you were going?"

and he said "Nope, my dashlights are out."

He got out of the ticket with the officer just telling him to fix them.

So it might be a good thing

But I still want mine fixed

Michael

Edmond · 07-03-2003, 03:15 AM

Most of these problems can be coming from bad ground connections. Check these first.
Good Luck.

Cya,
Edmond

bobs409 · 07-03-2003, 07:38 AM

I think there is a seperate fuse for them. (if memory serves) Take another look at the fuse panel. If you have an owners manual, that will probably show it better.

Huck · 07-03-2003, 07:49 AM

Always wiggle the switch--rotate the knob back and forth a bit as the old contacts get dirty. You could spray some electrical contact cleaner into the switch from under the dash as you rotate the knob. Bet it works~~~~~~

Z28Owner · 07-03-2003, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bobs409
I think there is a seperate fuse for them. (if memory serves) Take another look at the fuse panel. If you have an owners manual, that will probably show it better.

Yes there is a seperate fuse for the interior, cause I blowed mine a few times with a short in my headlight switch. Its a 20A fuse. You can get a new headlight switch from napa if its bad, But I would check the fuse first. -Jason

67 SS · 07-03-2003, 10:48 PM

The tail lights share the same fuse as the dash lights.You might make sure they are still working.

07-03-2003, 12:10 AM	#1
jacquesdean Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Snead, Alabama Posts: 399	Dash lights, dimmer switch All lights were working fine, now only the outside lights, and flashers work. no dash lights or dimmer is this the headlight switch that is bad, or something else. thanks guys __________________ Jock, Powder blasting shop, Alabama

07-03-2003, 02:17 AM	#2
Iceman7642 P!$$ on Ford Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 334	Mine are out right now too and I couldn't find a fuse for it but maybe i'm just blind. But my friend got pulled over at night for speeding and the officer asked "Do you know how fast you were going?" and he said "Nope, my dashlights are out." He got out of the ticket with the officer just telling him to fix them. So it might be a good thing But I still want mine fixed Michael __________________ [FONT="Impact"][COLOR="Navy"]Michael Lowered 1972 C-20 Longbed with 350 and TH350 1995 Tahoe LS - Custom intake, k&n, TBI spacer, sweet tail lights, clear front lights... 2009 Nissan Versa I am 26, married, and we had our first baby in July of 2009

07-03-2003, 03:15 AM	#3
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Most of these problems can be coming from bad ground connections. Check these first. Good Luck. Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

07-03-2003, 07:38 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I think there is a seperate fuse for them. (if memory serves) Take another look at the fuse panel. If you have an owners manual, that will probably show it better. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

07-03-2003, 07:49 AM	#5
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Lights Always wiggle the switch--rotate the knob back and forth a bit as the old contacts get dirty. You could spray some electrical contact cleaner into the switch from under the dash as you rotate the knob. Bet it works~~~~~~

07-03-2003, 10:48 PM	#7
67 SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW ARKANSAS Posts: 258	The tail lights share the same fuse as the dash lights.You might make sure they are still working.

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