Instrument lights not functioning correctly – please help.
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Instrument lights not functioning correctly – please help.
Hi all – I just picked up a 2000 C5 today – new to me. This is my first Corvette. There are a few things I need to do to get the car right, overall I think it is solid.
One issue I just noticed – the instrument lighting doesn’t seem to function correctly. When I turn the key to accessory mode, they light up, however, when I start the engine, they cut off and won’t come back on until I turn the engine off. The dimmer **** doesn’t seem to be the culprit – I can rotate it and it doesn’t do anything, but when turned all the way until it clicks, the interior lights come on like they are supposed to.
I am a little stumped by this as it would make me guess the fuses and dimmer **** are OK. Does anyone have any insight into this? I am hoping there is just some other switch or nighttime blackout switch (like in a Saab) that I missed and just need to turn off to fix the problem.
Thanks in advance for your input.
-Tim
One issue I just noticed – the instrument lighting doesn’t seem to function correctly. When I turn the key to accessory mode, they light up, however, when I start the engine, they cut off and won’t come back on until I turn the engine off. The dimmer **** doesn’t seem to be the culprit – I can rotate it and it doesn’t do anything, but when turned all the way until it clicks, the interior lights come on like they are supposed to.
I am a little stumped by this as it would make me guess the fuses and dimmer **** are OK. Does anyone have any insight into this? I am hoping there is just some other switch or nighttime blackout switch (like in a Saab) that I missed and just need to turn off to fix the problem.
Thanks in advance for your input.
-Tim
