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Mar 24, 2006 | 07:04 AM

catbird7

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Dash Lights

I have a 1979 F-250 and the dash lights have not worked for approximately 13 years. Several times I have tried to fix them but have failed. I'm not a wiring expert and about the only thing I know for sure is the bulbs are new. Where should I start? All of the gauges work and the only lights on the entire dash that work are the high beam indicator and turn signal lights.

PLEASE HELP!

Mar 24, 2006 | 07:59 AM

tjc transport

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check the fuse, and turn the dimmer on the headlight switch back and forth a few times.

Mar 24, 2006 | 12:49 PM

Franklin2

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Do you have a voltmeter or testlight? If the above doesn't work, we could do a little testing.

Mar 24, 2006 | 12:54 PM

catbird7

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All fuses good. Turning the dimmer has no effect. I do not have a volt meter or light however if that's whats required to fix it, I'll buy one!

Mar 24, 2006 | 10:36 PM

Franklin2

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The voltage for the dashlights originates at the headlight switch. So if you get a testlight or voltmeter, we can probe the switch and see if we have any voltage there, rather than guessing it's the switch itself.

Mar 29, 2006 | 03:54 PM

Chia1

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From: Kwazulunatal

hi Catbird7
here are the conection on the dash and headlight switch to help u test
regards
Chia1

FORD F250

Indicator Switch

Black / Red ------------- Stop light switch
Light Green ------------ Left rear indicator
Yellow / Black ------------ Right rear indicator
Blue ------------ 49A From flasher unit
White / Blue ------------ Right front indicator
Green / White ------------ Left front indicator
White / Red ------------ 49A From hazards flasher unit

Light Switch

B ------------ Battery positive
A ------------ Battery positive to other
R ------------ Park / Tail lights
I ------------ Dash lights
H ------------ Headlights
D1 D2 ------------ Interior light

Dash Board

1 ------------
2 ------------
3 ------------
4 ------------ Temperature gauge
5 ------------ Oil gauge
6 ------------ Indicator right
7 ------------ Amp meter
8 ------------ Earth
9 ------------ Amp meter
10 ------------ Dash lights
11 ------------ Bright indicator
12 ------------ Indicator left
13 ------------ Fuel gauge
14 ------------ Ignition

Mar 29, 2006 | 03:59 PM