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Legolas894 · 12-13-2010, 08:48 PM

Can anyone tell me what the three delete plates on the dash between the radio and the instrument panel are for?

I took off my dash as I have an intermittant problem with the lights staying on the 4X4 indicators. There were three wiring harnesses stuffed in the crack near the delete plates so just wondered if these were left like that from the factory or the PO wrapped them up there.

Also, are the 4X4 selector buttons illuminated? They have orange lights when engaged but are the buttons lit up when the lights are on? Also, is the headlight switch illuminated too?

**bwood** · 12-13-2010, 10:52 PM

On my 98 GMC PU, the center one is for the cargo light switch and the bottom one is for the pass side airbag switch. I used the top one for the security light.

jbjburbs · 12-13-2010, 11:03 PM

my 2wd tahoe - hatch popper, rear wiper controls and blank...

SWEET7T · 12-14-2010, 10:34 AM

The top panel is the rear window wiper control if I remember correctly.
The middle is the cargo lamp switch for trucks.
The lower is the Pass Air Bag key-switch to turn off the air bag.

The 4wd buttons are illuminated with the headlights. The bulbs cannot be replaced, you will have to replace the push-buttons to have them illuminate again. One side of mine quit working and I tore it all apart to try to replace the bulb but you can't; it is part of the circuit board. It was more trouble than its worth to try to de-solder them.
The headlight switch is also illuminated. Not sure about being able to replace those bulbs.

ChevLoRay · 12-14-2010, 02:30 PM

Missing your owners' manual? No Haynes or Chilton's manual?

Legolas894 · 12-14-2010, 11:56 PM

Thanks for the replies. I don't have any of those extras so the delete plates and wiring harnesses make sense.

I'll have to take the I/P panel off again to see if I unhooked those 4X4 lights. They are really chintzy considering it was such a major breakthrough from having the manual shift levers on the floor. You'd think they would have put more beef in them.

I do have a manual but I can't see where it ever says what is lit up when the headlights are on! That's what drives you nuts. Half of my radio doesn't light up either but I can live with that. Can't switch to AM since the PO hit the button with a 2x4 riding in the back.

It's a lot more complicated than my '67 GMC that's for sure!

Legolas894 · 12-14-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWEET7T

The top panel is the rear window wiper control if I remember correctly.
The middle is the cargo lamp switch for trucks.
The lower is the Pass Air Bag key-switch to turn off the air bag.

The 4wd buttons are illuminated with the headlights. The bulbs cannot be replaced, you will have to replace the push-buttons to have them illuminate again. One side of mine quit working and I tore it all apart to try to replace the bulb but you can't; it is part of the circuit board. It was more trouble than its worth to try to de-solder them.
The headlight switch is also illuminated. Not sure about being able to replace those bulbs.

Thanks for this!

12-13-2010, 08:48 PM	#1
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	98 Suburban Dash Layout Can anyone tell me what the three delete plates on the dash between the radio and the instrument panel are for? I took off my dash as I have an intermittant problem with the lights staying on the 4X4 indicators. There were three wiring harnesses stuffed in the crack near the delete plates so just wondered if these were left like that from the factory or the PO wrapped them up there. Also, are the 4X4 selector buttons illuminated? They have orange lights when engaged but are the buttons lit up when the lights are on? Also, is the headlight switch illuminated too? __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

12-13-2010, 10:52 PM	#2
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,920	Re: 98 Suburban Dash Layout On my 98 GMC PU, the center one is for the cargo light switch and the bottom one is for the pass side airbag switch. I used the top one for the security light. __________________ 2013 Ford F150 FX4 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 1982 Chevy C1500 2020 Ford Explorer Limited 2008 Ford Escape

12-13-2010, 11:03 PM	#3
jbjburbs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Recovery, OH Posts: 327	Re: 98 Suburban Dash Layout my 2wd tahoe - hatch popper, rear wiper controls and blank... __________________ John J Bodied 1994 Suburban on custom frame - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672297 Dad's 1948 Suburban - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563150 Bagged 1995 Suburban - SOLD Bodied 1995 Tahoe -SOLD

12-14-2010, 10:34 AM	#4
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	Re: 98 Suburban Dash Layout The top panel is the rear window wiper control if I remember correctly. The middle is the cargo lamp switch for trucks. The lower is the Pass Air Bag key-switch to turn off the air bag. The 4wd buttons are illuminated with the headlights. The bulbs cannot be replaced, you will have to replace the push-buttons to have them illuminate again. One side of mine quit working and I tore it all apart to try to replace the bulb but you can't; it is part of the circuit board. It was more trouble than its worth to try to de-solder them. The headlight switch is also illuminated. Not sure about being able to replace those bulbs. __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

12-14-2010, 02:30 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 98 Suburban Dash Layout Missing your owners' manual? No Haynes or Chilton's manual? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-14-2010, 11:56 PM	#6
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: 98 Suburban Dash Layout Thanks for the replies. I don't have any of those extras so the delete plates and wiring harnesses make sense. I'll have to take the I/P panel off again to see if I unhooked those 4X4 lights. They are really chintzy considering it was such a major breakthrough from having the manual shift levers on the floor. You'd think they would have put more beef in them. I do have a manual but I can't see where it ever says what is lit up when the headlights are on! That's what drives you nuts. Half of my radio doesn't light up either but I can live with that. Can't switch to AM since the PO hit the button with a 2x4 riding in the back. It's a lot more complicated than my '67 GMC that's for sure! __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]



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