Electrical Gremlin(s), Dash/Brake Lights
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Electrical Gremlin(s), Dash/Brake Lights
It's just one thing after another, after another, after another....
Took the car out for a spin at dusk and everything was fine, that was until I had to turn the lights on. Headlights work fine but no interior dash illumination and no running brake lights. The brakes lit up when tapped but nothing without the foot on the pedal. No fog lights either
Any clues, suggestions, etc
Took the car out for a spin at dusk and everything was fine, that was until I had to turn the lights on. Headlights work fine but no interior dash illumination and no running brake lights. The brakes lit up when tapped but nothing without the foot on the pedal. No fog lights either
Any clues, suggestions, etc
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that symptom is usually a fuse, but if you're getting one thing after another, you may want to use Bill Curlee's instructions for cleaning the ground points....
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Hey Chris....yes it is, reinstalled it last weekend and now this
Still don't have reverse either and pushing it off the ramps last week, the driver's door caught the garage door....I swear this car is out to drive me insane!
Thanks....will check it out when I get home
The "one thing after another" comment was about continous issues with the car unrelated to this current one but thanks for the heads up, at this rate, I'll need the info sometime down the road.
Still don't have reverse either and pushing it off the ramps last week, the driver's door caught the garage door....I swear this car is out to drive me insane!
Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
that symptom is usually a fuse, but if you're getting one thing after another, you may want to use Bill Curlee's instructions for cleaning the ground points....
The "one thing after another" comment was about continous issues with the car unrelated to this current one but thanks for the heads up, at this rate, I'll need the info sometime down the road.
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Originally Posted by C4TOMCAT
Mark, long time no see...
Only so much of the; "how do I lower my car," "manual vs auto, who's faster," "how do I post pics," etc, etc, etc adnaseum I can take 
Combine that with the influx of teenie boppers and oldtime ***-holes in OT, just doesn't hold the same glitter it once did
Originally Posted by C4TOMCAT
...could you have some loose connectors/harness points since you had some items off/apart.
just a thought...tom
just a thought...tom
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It might be worth the effort of pulling the battery and having a look under it... I've seen too many posts about leaks/corrosion or pests... also the grounding points is a good suggestion.
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No battery issues, brand new Optima in there
Been seriously thinking about it but doubt it could be easily off loaded especially considering all I've posted here and how up front I'd be about the car.
Too bad the new Z06 is a f'ing fixed roof coupe
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Damn Mark, sorry to hear your going through so much crap with this Vette. I love my Vette also but if this sh_t starts to happen to me then bye bye, it goes.
Too bad the new Z06 is a f'ing fixed roof coupe
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Originally Posted by Mean Green
No battery issues, brand new Optima in there
Been seriously thinking about it but doubt it could be easily off loaded especially considering all I've posted here and how up front I'd be about the car.
Too bad the new Z06 is a f'ing fixed roof coupe
Been seriously thinking about it but doubt it could be easily off loaded especially considering all I've posted here and how up front I'd be about the car.
Too bad the new Z06 is a f'ing fixed roof coupe
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I have the same problem, dash lights and parking lights out, I was going to wait til spring to get this looked at, I hope there is an easy fix. 
I also have the euro taillights
I also have the euro taillights
Last edited by highpressuremax; Feb 11, 2005 at 12:53 PM.
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Hey Cecil...naw, no wiring or harness damage due to the battery, clean as a whistle in there and no Euro's either.
I have to assume it has something to do with having the front fascia off and/or a fuse....at least I hope it's that simple
I have to assume it has something to do with having the front fascia off and/or a fuse....at least I hope it's that simple
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Check fuse/s (Instrument Panel Electrical Center) #15, #6 and #8
Are you sure that all of the other lights work normaly? DRL's Front running lights, side marker lights, licsens plate lights ect...
Do you get the little power on indicator light on the Fog Light switch when you press the switch?
I looking in the service manual and ready to help.
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Are you sure that all of the other lights work normaly? DRL's Front running lights, side marker lights, licsens plate lights ect...
Do you get the little power on indicator light on the Fog Light switch when you press the switch?
I looking in the service manual and ready to help.
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Check fuse/s (Instrument Panel Electrical Center) #15, #6 and #8
Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Are you sure that all of the other lights work normaly? DRL's Front running lights, side marker lights, licsens plate lights ect...
Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Do you get the little power on indicator light on the Fog Light switch when you press the switch?
Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
I looking in the service manual and ready to help.
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Originally Posted by Mean Green
Only so much of the; "how do I lower my car," "manual vs auto, who's faster," "how do I post pics," etc, etc, etc adnaseum I can take Combine that with the influx of teenie boppers and oldtime ***-holes in OT, just doesn't hold the same glitter it once did 
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Mark,
I have your answer. I just had the exact same problem last spring. It's all in the turn signal multi switch.
SX:
tail lights gone
fog lights gone
dash lights gone
Brake lights work
Blinkers
GM parts direct was the cheapest at$132 shipped and the install was easy. You need a few torx bits to get at it but all in all a 30 minute job.
EDIT: What the H***! I thought this was new. I'm sure you figured it by now.
I have your answer. I just had the exact same problem last spring. It's all in the turn signal multi switch.
SX:
tail lights gone
fog lights gone
dash lights gone
Brake lights work
Blinkers
GM parts direct was the cheapest at$132 shipped and the install was easy. You need a few torx bits to get at it but all in all a 30 minute job.
EDIT: What the H***! I thought this was new. I'm sure you figured it by now.
Last edited by IM QUIKR; Jul 25, 2005 at 09:23 AM.
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Originally Posted by IM QUIKR
Mark,
I have your answer. I just had the exact same problem last spring. It's all in the turn signal multi switch.
SX:
tail lights gone
fog lights gone
dash lights gone
Brake lights work
GM parts direct was the cheapest at$132 shipped and the install was easy. You need a few torx bits to get at it but all in all a 30 minute job.
EDIT: What the H***! I thought this was new. I'm sure you figured it by now.
I have your answer. I just had the exact same problem last spring. It's all in the turn signal multi switch.
SX:
tail lights gone
fog lights gone
dash lights gone
Brake lights work
GM parts direct was the cheapest at$132 shipped and the install was easy. You need a few torx bits to get at it but all in all a 30 minute job.
EDIT: What the H***! I thought this was new. I'm sure you figured it by now.
Had the same problem 2 months ago. Replaced the Multi-function switch. We see these go bad on Grand Am and numrous Jimmys
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simliar issue driving me batty
I have a similar issue, but mine is intermittant. Sometime the lights work fine, sometimes I have to sit and flick the switch a dozen or more times, and they will eventually come on.
I'm assuming it's the control switch, but something i've noticed lately that makes me wonder, is that when i first turn them on, they usually come right on, and the longer they are on, the more likely they will not come on. Clear as mud right?
Example: I get in and the lights come on fine the first time that day, even if i turn them off/on several times. I drive around for 15 minutes, and stop at a 7-11. When i come back out, i have to play the switch flick game to get them to come on again. Makes me wonder if it's a relay? Is it possible to take the switch apart and clean the contacts, or is it toast, and i should just own up and buy a new one?
-Rich
I'm assuming it's the control switch, but something i've noticed lately that makes me wonder, is that when i first turn them on, they usually come right on, and the longer they are on, the more likely they will not come on. Clear as mud right?
Example: I get in and the lights come on fine the first time that day, even if i turn them off/on several times. I drive around for 15 minutes, and stop at a 7-11. When i come back out, i have to play the switch flick game to get them to come on again. Makes me wonder if it's a relay? Is it possible to take the switch apart and clean the contacts, or is it toast, and i should just own up and buy a new one?
-Rich