| Dash lighting. [message #162591] |
Sat, 10 March 2012 10:44  |
rssbob
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I discovered that now that I removed the dash cover over the instrument panel none of the "tell-tale" lights work. I checked the fuse blocks and found nothing wrong. Are there any fuses hidden under the dash cover? Or are there any "gotchas" where I may have moved and loosened up a ground or other connection". Thanks
Bob Sobrito
78 Palm Beach
La Mesa, Ca
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| Re: Dash lighting. [message #162599 is a reply to message #162591] |
Sat, 10 March 2012 15:59  |
GeorgeRud
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If it's the original "ribbon lighting" system for the switches on the dashboard, it may have just died or disconnected. Many have replaced the original with the system that JimK sells.
If you just removed the upper dash cover, I don't think you would have disturbed any grounds or wiring. If it was the dash face, it is possible that the lighting ribbon was disconnected.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dash lighting. [message #162623 is a reply to message #162600] |
Sat, 10 March 2012 19:58 |
rssbob
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Hi Len,
No I am talking about the ones called Tel-tale, like the door is open or the radiator is low.
On Mar 10, 2012, at 2:06 PM, Len wrote:
> If you mean the black labels that say "wipers", "lights", etc Jim K or I
> have a kit for that.
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> Len and Pat
> 1978 Kingsley
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> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.com
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
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> www.bdub.net/novak/
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Bob Sobrito
> Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 8:45 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Dash lighting.
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> I discovered that now that I removed the dash cover over the instrument
> panel none of the "tell-tale" lights work. I checked the fuse blocks and
> found nothing wrong. Are there any fuses hidden under the dash cover? Or
> are there any "gotchas" where I may have moved and loosened up a ground or
> other connection". Thanks
> --
> Bob Sobrito
> 78 Palm Beach
> La Mesa, Ca
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| Re: Dash lighting. [message #162644 is a reply to message #162591] |
Sun, 11 March 2012 08:16 |
Galen
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None of mine worked. 1 had a corroded socket. 2 had burned out bulbs. The remainder were missing the bulbs and twist lock sockets altogether. Don't know why. I replaced the missing/bad parts and it all works great now. Those 3/8" twist lock sockets were hard to find, but I ordered them off ebay.
Galen Briggs
New Virginia, Iowa
1978 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dash lighting. [message #162658 is a reply to message #162623] |
Sun, 11 March 2012 12:34 |
Len Novak
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I had the problem with my 76 Birchaven. Some corrosion and very difficult
to find parts or make a bypass........but I did it!
Len and Pat
1978 Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of robert sobrito
Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 5:58 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Dash lighting.
Hi Len,
No I am talking about the ones called Tel-tale, like the door is open or the
radiator is low.
On Mar 10, 2012, at 2:06 PM, Len wrote:
> If you mean the black labels that say "wipers", "lights", etc Jim K or I
> have a kit for that.
>
> Len and Pat
> 1978 Kingsley
>
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.com
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Bob Sobrito
> Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 8:45 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Dash lighting.
>
>
>
> I discovered that now that I removed the dash cover over the instrument
> panel none of the "tell-tale" lights work. I checked the fuse blocks and
> found nothing wrong. Are there any fuses hidden under the dash cover? Or
> are there any "gotchas" where I may have moved and loosened up a ground or
> other connection". Thanks
> --
> Bob Sobrito
> 78 Palm Beach
> La Mesa, Ca
> _______________________________________________
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Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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