Instrument Cluster question... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tink · 02-28-2008, 04:44 PM

Where does the black wire coming from the light on the far right go to?? It broke when we pulled the gauges out, but in that black cavernous dash, I can't tell where it goes too....

cochino12 · 02-28-2008, 05:04 PM

I think that is the fiber optic wire that goes to the ash tray?

**Captkaos** · 02-28-2008, 09:22 PM

That is correct.

Tink · 02-28-2008, 09:32 PM

Thanks guys. So I guess it doesn't matter if it is hooked up or not?

**Captkaos** · 02-28-2008, 09:35 PM

on which end? Cluster end or the ash tray end?
If you take it out it doesn't matter, you just won't have any light in the ash tray, or you will have light where ever it is pointing to.

Mtrhd329 · 02-29-2008, 10:57 AM

I find it interesting that GM thought up a little fiber optic dealio for the ash tray in the 70's but we are still stuck with the tin foil between layers of plastic on the back of the cluster.

02-28-2008, 04:44 PM	#1
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Instrument Cluster question... Where does the black wire coming from the light on the far right go to?? It broke when we pulled the gauges out, but in that black cavernous dash, I can't tell where it goes too.... __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

02-28-2008, 05:04 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Instrument Cluster question... I think that is the fiber optic wire that goes to the ash tray? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-28-2008, 09:22 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Instrument Cluster question... That is correct. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-28-2008, 09:32 PM	#4
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: Instrument Cluster question... Thanks guys. So I guess it doesn't matter if it is hooked up or not? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list! Last edited by Tink; 02-28-2008 at 09:32 PM.

02-28-2008, 09:35 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Instrument Cluster question... on which end? Cluster end or the ash tray end? If you take it out it doesn't matter, you just won't have any light in the ash tray, or you will have light where ever it is pointing to. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-29-2008, 10:57 AM	#6
Mtrhd329 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chowchilla, Ca Posts: 115	Re: Instrument Cluster question... I find it interesting that GM thought up a little fiber optic dealio for the ash tray in the 70's but we are still stuck with the tin foil between layers of plastic on the back of the cluster.



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