Dash lights, dome light not working
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Dash lights, dome light not working
All. 79 corvette. I have gauges working (speedo, tach, oil pressure, temp, gas), forget the clock as its innards disintegrated! I have Headlights, high beams, turn signals all working. BUT inside the car its the Prince of Darkness....nothing. not one lamp.
I don't see that orange component under my dash that controls the delay for the dome light. AND I don't see two white wires where it should have been. So not sure if they are bridged to bypass the delay module or not. To get the items working above, I've replaced headlight switch, gauges bulbs and fuses. Any thoughts? Thanks.
I don't see that orange component under my dash that controls the delay for the dome light. AND I don't see two white wires where it should have been. So not sure if they are bridged to bypass the delay module or not. To get the items working above, I've replaced headlight switch, gauges bulbs and fuses. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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The power for the dash lights (behind the instruments) goes through the potentiometer built into the headlight switch. Assuming everything is wired correctly, try wiggling the headlight switch ****, and rotating it through its range of motion.
Can you post some photos?
Can you post some photos?
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mine was behind glove box.. and yup agree with above
i was given good advice too
Courtesy light delay feature 79 question - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
i was given good advice too
Courtesy light delay feature 79 question - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
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Wiring diagrams can be found here:
http://wordpress.keystonestatecorvet...m/?page_id=118
and here:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nyone-208.html
When working under the dash, I sometimes find it easier to take the seat out, then lay with my back on the floor, and feet under the back window.
http://wordpress.keystonestatecorvet...m/?page_id=118
and here:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nyone-208.html
When working under the dash, I sometimes find it easier to take the seat out, then lay with my back on the floor, and feet under the back window.
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Thanks for those. I did find orange delay module, took it off and bridged white wires together. Now I do have dome light, and kick panel area lights. They do not shut off though, even when closing doors...
