No dash lights

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by my2ndgirl, Nov 10, 2012.

  1. my2ndgirl

    my2ndgirl Member

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    So far I have rechecked all wiring, replaced all bulbs and headlight switch. Everything works except dash lights? Any ideas as do what could be the problem would be very appreciated!
     
  2. Rich 5150 69

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    Just to confirm that you know they are on a resistor, turn the knob to the left I believe will turm thier brightness up, if not that then we have a broken wire or bad ground someplace.

    This may help a little, nothe there are differances between 60 -63 and 64 to 66 both are listed here
    http://www.6066gmcguy.org/parklamp6466.htm
     
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  3. my2ndgirl

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    well aware of how they brighten..hint dome light works. thanks for the link
     
  4. coilover

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    I'd bypass the switch with a 12v jumper to the instrument light terminal or even use a probe into any one of the light wires (they're all hooked together) and this should light them to full brightness. If not, there is a ground problem and it's not in the switch. If they do light then it's in the switch or wire loom. Good luck.
     
  5. my2ndgirl

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    what do you mean by wire loom?...wire harness?
     
  6. my2ndgirl

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    ok did the test and nothing they don't light up...guess i'll go ground searching...yikes!
     
  7. my2ndgirl

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    can you say...dumbass?

    upon further review some goofnut forgot to plug in the harness that goes to the cluster when he installed it! So problem solved...thanks for everyone's input! :eek:
     
  8. Rich 5150 69

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    Great...glad the light came on ...!:cool:
     
  9. Lakeroadster

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    A Gaggle 'oh Goofnuts

    My truck seemed to have a "gaggle 'oh Goofnuts" workin' on it over the years. :D

    I have come to the conclusion that's normal if the truck has had more than 1 or 2 owners.
     
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    Goofnutz Etc.

    My truck seems to have an un repairable loose nut behind the steering wheel....
    :rolleyes:
     
  11. my2ndgirl

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    ya know nate now that I think about it...the more I try to tighten that loose nut the loser it gets!
     

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