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70 CST 4X4 · 06-19-2003, 03:00 AM

Driving home tonight and I lost my low beams then all dashlights. Made it home with just the hazards lighting the way (on and off). When I hit the brakes the interior and cargo light would flash with the hazards. Made for quite a site to see. My neighbor was outside laughing his ass off when I pulled up.
Turns out that the plug for the dimmer on the floor had a bad connection and fuse blew for the lights. Been a while since I have had that kind of fun. Sure it won't be the last, just hope it goes as smooth.

in the dark!

1969 GMC · 06-19-2003, 09:09 AM

yeah, these old trucks are fun like that! on my way home from purchasing my truck, I got pulled over because the license plate that was taped in the back window had fallen down, and my 4 ways started acting funny. then, my dashlights and headlights went out...but so did my tail lights, and brake lights! the cop gave me a warning for the plates, but said nothing about the lights...I had to drive home (about 2 miles from there) using the hazards like you did. It was a snowstorm, too...one of the worst ones Ohio had seen, too. After some new fuses, the headlights and tail lights started to work, but still no dash or brake lights. I thought the brake lights worked, though, and actually drove for about 3 days without them! good thing its not out of place to see cars around here with no brake lights, or just the small middle one. luckily, i didnt get any tickets, i just had to fix the blinker, and some more fuses, in the parking lot of KFC, in about -5 weather.

jewels. · 06-19-2003, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by 70 CST 4X4
When I hit the brakes the interior and cargo light would flash with the hazards.

LOL! oh my! i love these old trucks! you made my day! thanks!

jewels.

06-19-2003, 03:00 AM	#1
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 356	Lights out! Driving home tonight and I lost my low beams then all dashlights. Made it home with just the hazards lighting the way (on and off). When I hit the brakes the interior and cargo light would flash with the hazards. Made for quite a site to see. My neighbor was outside laughing his ass off when I pulled up. Turns out that the plug for the dimmer on the floor had a bad connection and fuse blew for the lights. Been a while since I have had that kind of fun. Sure it won't be the last, just hope it goes as smooth. in the dark! __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ

06-19-2003, 09:09 AM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	yeah, these old trucks are fun like that! on my way home from purchasing my truck, I got pulled over because the license plate that was taped in the back window had fallen down, and my 4 ways started acting funny. then, my dashlights and headlights went out...but so did my tail lights, and brake lights! the cop gave me a warning for the plates, but said nothing about the lights...I had to drive home (about 2 miles from there) using the hazards like you did. It was a snowstorm, too...one of the worst ones Ohio had seen, too. After some new fuses, the headlights and tail lights started to work, but still no dash or brake lights. I thought the brake lights worked, though, and actually drove for about 3 days without them! good thing its not out of place to see cars around here with no brake lights, or just the small middle one. luckily, i didnt get any tickets, i just had to fix the blinker, and some more fuses, in the parking lot of KFC, in about -5 weather. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650



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