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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 08:33 AM
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Dash Lights?

I have been too busy to check bulbs. Hope to have time to work on the truck this weekend.
I just got the truck running ( bought not running)
and have no dash lights. I started thinking bulbs but the factory radio light doesn't come on either so I think it might be something else.
Did a visual on the fuses but they look OK. Will meter them on weekend.
The exterior and dome lights work with the light switch.
This is in a 1970 camper special.
Any help would be great.
Ken
 
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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You just need to get in there and see what's wrong. If the bulb fixture isn't actually pushed into the istrument panel the bulb won't light as it has to be grounded. For me it's usually a fuse or a grounding issue unless someone has done some custom wire work. If that someone has the electrical background and ability of myself, you are in for a long haul. Good luck.
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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I bet it's the dimmer on the headlight switch. Try rotating the **** back and forth a few times and see if the dash lights comes back to life.
 
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