Dash lights....
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Racer
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Dash lights....
Gents
1980 Vette
Installed new dash.
Reinstalled the speedo & Tach and plugged in accordingly.
Also installed a new lightswitch.
When I turn on the lights, there's no dash lights coming on. Is it because my center console bezels are not installed yet ?
I need to know before goin' further....
Where should I start looking ?
Phil
1980 Vette
Installed new dash.
Reinstalled the speedo & Tach and plugged in accordingly.
Also installed a new lightswitch.
When I turn on the lights, there's no dash lights coming on. Is it because my center console bezels are not installed yet ?
I need to know before goin' further....
Where should I start looking ?
Phil
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 465
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Reading and searching for tips and answers...
Used the SEARCH tool and read some threads...
Don't have much knowledge when it comes to ELECTRICAL stuff:o
Which FUSE is it in the panel ?
Is it indicated ?
Please someone help me man
HEADLIGHT switch is new
$130can
Phil
Don't have much knowledge when it comes to ELECTRICAL stuff:o
Which FUSE is it in the panel ?
Is it indicated ?
Please someone help me man
HEADLIGHT switch is new
$130canPhil
Le Mans Master
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From: McHenry Illinois
On my 75 there is printing just below each fuse telling what it is. On mine the shortest fuse is for the dash lights, a 5 amp. If you have a test light, turn on the lights then test on each side of every fuse till you find the bad one.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
I got our PM and came looking for the thread. As mentioned above the fuse panel should have the fuse positions labeled. I seem to remember the dash lights being on the same circuit as the clock and cig lighter.
I wish I were better at these electrical gremlins. I have a big one of my own that's really starting to frustrate me. Sorry I can't be of more help.
I wish I were better at these electrical gremlins. I have a big one of my own that's really starting to frustrate me. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Aurora Ontario
You want to check the 20 amp guages fuse and the 20 amp CTSY-CLK fuse. The important one is the instrument LPS fuse (this is the fuse the instument lights are powered through). Its 7.5 amp and at the top of the board.
Jim
Jim
Last edited by jdp6000; Apr 21, 2008 at 08:56 AM.
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There is a website that has the GM electric diagrams for 1980 Corvettes. I've tried searching and can't find it. Hopefully someone here has the link saved and can post it.
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