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dougs69c10 · 04-02-2006, 10:22 PM

Ok so on the way home my dash lights and taillights/brakelights went out on me. I know the obvious fuses and headlight switch, but is there something else I should look for?

It happened after the truck backfired, I dont know if thats any concern to the problem I just figured Id put all the info in when it happend

rauto13 · 04-03-2006, 12:52 AM

It's a really crazy thought, but there is a plug underneath the truck on the drivers side frame rail for the brake / tail lights that may have come unplugged? I wouldn't think that would have anything to do with the dash lights though. Other than the obvious fuse, h/l switch that's the only weird thing coming to mind for me.

Longhorn Man · 04-03-2006, 03:21 PM

Sounds like the fuse, headlight switch, or a wire problem.
Before anyone chimes in with "It must be a ground"... it isn't. The grounds are always blamed for anything and everything electrical. Since both the dash and the parking lights went out, it is on the circuit that powers them. 99.999999% odds of it.

Brad · 04-03-2006, 03:30 PM

It must be a ground.
I just had to say it!

Putter · 04-03-2006, 03:30 PM

Does ANYTHING electrical work? Wipers, radio, dome light?
If not, check the wire that runs from the junction next to the battery to the fuse box bulkhead (on the firewall by your master cylinder).
Try using a test light to see if you have power just before it goes in the bulkhead.
Just a thought and it's free to rule out!

dougs69c10 · 04-04-2006, 12:48 AM

ends up just a fuse, I did find some loose connections though, I would check the radio if it had one lol

04-02-2006, 10:22 PM	#1
dougs69c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Birmingham,Alabama Posts: 260	obvious electrical problem????? Ok so on the way home my dash lights and taillights/brakelights went out on me. I know the obvious fuses and headlight switch, but is there something else I should look for? It happened after the truck backfired, I dont know if thats any concern to the problem I just figured Id put all the info in when it happend __________________ 1969 c10 stepside 250 inline six, 4speed granny tranny, 4.11 posi rear end

04-03-2006, 12:52 AM	#2
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: obvious electrical problem????? It's a really crazy thought, but there is a plug underneath the truck on the drivers side frame rail for the brake / tail lights that may have come unplugged? I wouldn't think that would have anything to do with the dash lights though. Other than the obvious fuse, h/l switch that's the only weird thing coming to mind for me. __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

04-03-2006, 03:21 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: obvious electrical problem????? Sounds like the fuse, headlight switch, or a wire problem. Before anyone chimes in with "It must be a ground"... it isn't. The grounds are always blamed for anything and everything electrical. Since both the dash and the parking lights went out, it is on the circuit that powers them. 99.999999% odds of it.

04-03-2006, 03:30 PM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: obvious electrical problem????? It must be a ground. I just had to say it! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

04-03-2006, 03:30 PM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: obvious electrical problem????? Does ANYTHING electrical work? Wipers, radio, dome light? If not, check the wire that runs from the junction next to the battery to the fuse box bulkhead (on the firewall by your master cylinder). Try using a test light to see if you have power just before it goes in the bulkhead. Just a thought and it's free to rule out! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-04-2006, 12:48 AM	#6
dougs69c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Birmingham,Alabama Posts: 260	Re: obvious electrical problem????? ends up just a fuse, I did find some loose connections though, I would check the radio if it had one lol __________________ 1969 c10 stepside 250 inline six, 4speed granny tranny, 4.11 posi rear end



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