Dash lights delayed, problem getting worse!
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Dash lights delayed, problem getting worse!
2000 Corvette FRC
When i turn on my headlights OR parking lights my interior dash lights ( cluster, radio ) don't come on until about 10 - 15 minutes after i have been driving.... if i shut the lights all off and turn them back on after they have been on for a while, then still delay... but the delay is more like 4 or 5 minutes rather than 10.
This problem started a few months ago... they delays at first were no more than 1 minute...
Note: i also noticed that when the dash lights are not lit, but the headlights are on, my fog lights won't turn on either.
Thanks in advance for any help fellas!
When i turn on my headlights OR parking lights my interior dash lights ( cluster, radio ) don't come on until about 10 - 15 minutes after i have been driving.... if i shut the lights all off and turn them back on after they have been on for a while, then still delay... but the delay is more like 4 or 5 minutes rather than 10.
This problem started a few months ago... they delays at first were no more than 1 minute...
Note: i also noticed that when the dash lights are not lit, but the headlights are on, my fog lights won't turn on either.
Thanks in advance for any help fellas!
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Can i clean the contacts on the multifunction switch without removing the steering wheel etc??
The problem is quite annoying.. i just want to be certain what the cause is before i go attempting to pull off my steering wheel etc...
No interior lights ( speedo, radio, heater cont. )
No tail lights ( blinkers and brakes still work fine )
Any links to threads with a walkthrough of cleaning the contacts on that switch?
The problem is quite annoying.. i just want to be certain what the cause is before i go attempting to pull off my steering wheel etc...
No interior lights ( speedo, radio, heater cont. )
No tail lights ( blinkers and brakes still work fine )
Any links to threads with a walkthrough of cleaning the contacts on that switch?
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Look in the sticky at the top from Bill Curlee. He's got lots of great pictures in there and I believe the headlamp switch is in there too. You do not need to remove the steering wheel. Gene Culley has the switch at $211 last I looked. There's another place with it a lot cheaper and its the correct switch...I know, I bought one and it was perfect. PM me if you wish the site as they are not a forum sponsor
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Look in the sticky at the top from Bill Curlee. He's got lots of great pictures in there and I believe the headlamp switch is in there too. You do not need to remove the steering wheel. Gene Culley has the switch at $211 last I looked. There's another place with it a lot cheaper and its the correct switch...I know, I bought one and it was perfect. PM me if you wish the site as they are not a forum sponsor
I am a sales manager at a GM dealership, so i can snag a new GM switch on the cheap if need be. But i'll probably just re-adjust the contacts in the switch rather than spend the money on a new one.
Thanks again for the help!!
here is a link to the page with the write-up!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-a-how-to.html
