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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Have a 1981 350 with a 4 speed. My dash lights are not working. Foot well lights and overhead light only work when twisting the **** on the light switch. Courtesy lights do not come on when doors open. Dash/instrument lights never work. I checked the fuses in the fuse box. Looked at wiring diagram and don't see any in-line fuses. Any suggestions before taking the dash out and diving in?

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Pulling the dash comes last! Make sure the door switches are moving freely. I'm not sure where your door switches are ( I have a '70 ) but open the panels by the switches first and check power and continuity.

Hope this helps or someone with your model year chimes in.
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Wiggle and rapidly depress and release the actator switch on the front door jamb. My right one sticks off due to lack of use but that method always works. Ed
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