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Gauge Lights not working. by fierogt27
Started on: 01-19-2014 02:15 PM
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Last post by: fierogt27 on 01-20-2014 07:29 PM
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Report this Post01-19-2014 02:15 PM Click Here to See the Profile for fierogt27Send a Private Message to fierogt27Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Hello, my gauge lights aren't working on my dash. When driving the rpm, mph and gas gauge needles are working they are just not lighting up when head lights are turned on. When the key is in the on position the check engine light, e brake and door ajar lights come on. Also the lights for the ac controls do not come on neither. Checked all fuses and they are all good. I was just wondering if anyone had any clue of what might be the problem before I tear my dash off and start chasing wires one by one
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Report this Post01-19-2014 03:29 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Gall757Send a Private Message to Gall757Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Make sure your brake lights work...
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Report this Post01-19-2014 03:53 PM Click Here to See the Profile for fierogt27Send a Private Message to fierogt27Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Brake lights are functioning. All exterior lights including reverse and side markers are functioning. Interior dome and floor lights are also working.
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Report this Post01-19-2014 04:45 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Gall757Send a Private Message to Gall757Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Have you checked out the dimmer wheel for the interior lights? It has an 'off' position that is sometimes a problem.

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Report this Post01-19-2014 09:39 PM Click Here to See the Profile for BrittBSend a Private Message to BrittBEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I wish the link still had pictures that functioned so I could see how to replace the resisitor.
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I can see them all.....
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Report this Post01-20-2014 04:35 AM Click Here to See the Profile for mitchjl22Send a Private Message to mitchjl22Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
My 85 and 86 both had a bad dimmer transistor. Its located to the right of the steering column under the dash.

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Report this Post01-20-2014 08:39 AM Click Here to See the Profile for uhlanstanSend a Private Message to uhlanstanEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
start by looking at schematic on page 274 of the Haynes manual,
look at brown (brn) & dark green With white wired( dkgrn/wht)
BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS MAKES YOUR LIFE EASIER
replace fuse 13,make sure male & female are bright
...............now the fun stuff
pull the light switch & clean the male blades,& female they insert into =EASY CHORE
clean dimmer switch connectors also
a test light is best for this work,,when you locate potential problem ,,use jumper wire to go around it... U
ANY BAD CONNECTION CAUSE INTERMITTEN CONNECTION WHEN YOU HIT BUMPS ,WHICH RUINS THE DIMMER SWITCH eventually
you can glue sand paper to piece of thin flat plastic from plastic juice /soda bottle.. just cut to size keep a few of these in the tool box,, really handy to clean connectors ,,better than metal file
of course check the ground connections in this area (black wires )
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Report this Post01-20-2014 10:11 AM Click Here to See the Profile for fierogt27Send a Private Message to fierogt27Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Thanks for the replys everyone. I'm going to try the transistor today and see if that does anything, if not then I will start on what uhlanstan said
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Replaced transistor, no luck, lights still not working, will try uhlanstan's solution tomorrow and let yall know.
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