85 GSL SE Instrument Panel Lights Not Working
08-29-06, 10:59 PM
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85 GSL SE Instrument Panel Lights Not Working
Hello,
I am trying to get my dash lights working on this car I just bought for my son. I see that there is a panel just to the left of the steering wheel where it looks like there used to be a switch. It's just an empty knockout now, with evidence of overheating. I am wondering if perhaps that was the dimmer switch for the instrument panel lights and since it;s gone, that is why the panel lights don't work.
Can anyone tell me what was in that panel location?
I have the Chilton's manual, but no owner's manual.
I am also trying to figure out what the joystick on the center console is supposed to do.
All tips are greatly appreciated!
Thanks - John
I am trying to get my dash lights working on this car I just bought for my son. I see that there is a panel just to the left of the steering wheel where it looks like there used to be a switch. It's just an empty knockout now, with evidence of overheating. I am wondering if perhaps that was the dimmer switch for the instrument panel lights and since it;s gone, that is why the panel lights don't work.
Can anyone tell me what was in that panel location?
I have the Chilton's manual, but no owner's manual.
I am also trying to figure out what the joystick on the center console is supposed to do.
All tips are greatly appreciated!
Thanks - John
08-30-06, 06:45 PM
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Dimmer switches can be bypassed; although, your dash lights will obviously be full on bright. That's not a big deal as at least you'll have nice bright dash lights! I had a local auto-electric specialist diagnose my dash lights as I failed to trace the fault. He found my dash light problem to be a faulty dimmer switch without a good ground.
08-30-06, 07:15 PM
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Here is a dash pic of my GSL. Hope this helps
To the left of the cluster from top is the Hazard light switch below that is the switch to raise/lower the headlight doors/headlamp washer.
Lower to the left of the steering colum from left to right is the power mirror switch, rehostat for the dash lights, choke (only on carburated 12A's) and I have an accessory switch for my driving lights.
To the left of the cluster from top is the Hazard light switch below that is the switch to raise/lower the headlight doors/headlamp washer.
Lower to the left of the steering colum from left to right is the power mirror switch, rehostat for the dash lights, choke (only on carburated 12A's) and I have an accessory switch for my driving lights.
11-11-12, 09:11 PM
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