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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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No instrument lights - headlights stay up -1998 Coupe
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No instrument lights - headlights stay up -1998 Coupe
check minifuse #6 in the passenger footwell.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Owners manual (from a 2004 Corvette) defines fuse #6 as Parking lamps, Taillamps
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Originally Posted by paulcantin
Owners manual (from a 2004 Corvette) defines fuse #6 as Parking lamps, Taillamps
So--have you checked it? Is it good? If it's good, next to check is the Multifunction Switch.
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Fuse looks O.K
No break in filiment.
Multi function switch replaced 6,000 miles ago as a result of headlights not comming up.
Is there any significance to the dash lights not working?
Courtesy lights -running lights -head lights - directionals are all working
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Thanks for the diagram but way beyond my capability.
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Originally Posted by paulcantin
Fuse looks O.K
No break in filiment.
Multi function switch replaced 6,000 miles ago as a result of headlights not comming up.
Is there any significance to the dash lights not working?
Courtesy lights -running lights -head lights - directionals are all working
Yep, and the above schematic is not correct for a 98.

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Well, if you are absolutely sure that minifuse #6 is good, then you'll have to take voltage measurements with a meter. The easiest would be at minifuse #6, and then the headlamp door control module, pin C(dark green wire).
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Thanks for the correct diagram.
Don't know a good fuse from a bad one - so it will go to the tech. tomorrow and I'll do what I know best---write a check then use my time to make another sale.
I appreciate your help.

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Originally Posted by paulcantin
Thanks for the correct diagram.
Don't know a good fuse from a bad one - so it will go to the tech. tomorrow and I'll do wat I know best---write a check then use my time to make another sale.
I appreciate your help.
Your choice.....but you could always just replace the fuse...there are spares in both fuse boxes.

Good luck.
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Yep, and the above schematic is not correct for a 98.
You keep me straight, ok? He said he was looking at '04 Manual. I should have gone back and read the 1st post again. I can alwaya depend on you.
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You keep me straight, ok? He said he was looking at '04 Manual. I should have gone back and read the 1st post again. I can alwaya depend on you.
No biggie, basically they are the same, and minifuse #6 serves the same function.......except no twilight sentinel ....so the relays are different.....
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Replaced fuse - no change - front running lights - front hazards - headlights - directionals are O.K. -
No dash lights -message center lights up - interior lights work.
Only the third light and the back up lights work in the rear.
Head lights will not retract.
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