whats a multi-function switch>>??
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whats a multi-function switch>>??
I need to change the multi-function switch on my C5, can someone tell me what exactly that is?? And how to replace it. sorry for rhe dumb question!
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
A mutifunction switch is one, which when repeatedly pressed, toggles through different functions. Kinda like the DIC buttons on the right side of you dash (i.e. FUel, Trip, etc.).
Which one do you have to replace?
BTW, there are no dumb questions ... only dump people.
Which one do you have to replace?
BTW, there are no dumb questions ... only dump people.
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hmm... What does the multi-function switch have to do with my dash not illuminating?? check out his thread..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...396&forum_id=1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...396&forum_id=1
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Ohhhhhh. No there is no multiswitch.
On the left side of your dash is the dimmer switch (the little round one). That's the one that controls the brightness of the lights you're having issues with. Turn that to the right (clockwise) and see if that solves your problem. Let us know if it works.
On the left side of your dash is the dimmer switch (the little round one). That's the one that controls the brightness of the lights you're having issues with. Turn that to the right (clockwise) and see if that solves your problem. Let us know if it works.
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I tried that, I mean the interior lights work perfect, when i put that switch up all the way past the click, the interior lights go on, but still no dash lights while the headlight is on. (climate control doesnt illuminate, and the cluster doesnt illuminate)
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Hmmm ...
Go to the fuse box in the passenger side footwell and start checking fuses. #19 is the Instrument Panel Control ... it may have something to do with illumination. Otherwise, get yourself a fuse tester and start checking the others. If you were close I'd loan you mine. They're only a couple of bucks at any autoparts store.
Go to the fuse box in the passenger side footwell and start checking fuses. #19 is the Instrument Panel Control ... it may have something to do with illumination. Otherwise, get yourself a fuse tester and start checking the others. If you were close I'd loan you mine.
They're only a couple of bucks at any autoparts store.
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OK I will check fuse 19 right now, I mean I have 2 corvettes so i can take parts out of my 98 and see what happens. Maybe this will help, when I turn the headlights on in my 98 I hear a click inside the car, on the 97 I dont hear a click, does that have something to do with it>? BRB... I am gonna check fuse 19 right now
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by m3amg43
OK I will check fuse 19 right now, I mean I have 2 corvettes so i can take parts out of my 98 and see what happens. Maybe this will help, when I turn the headlights on in my 98 I hear a click inside the car, on the 97 I dont hear a click, does that have something to do with it>? BRB... I am gonna check fuse 19 right now
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i have the same problem. My dash lights and fog lights do not work when I turn on my lights manually. If I use twilight sentenial then my dash lights work. I tried changing my flasher unit and checked my fuses but that did not work. 
