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Subject:Re: no dashboard lights
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Mon, 18 Feb 2002 18:20:12 -0600

A Abian wrote:
>
> Hey folks,
>
> All of my dashboard lights are out, including the
> light for the radio.  I checked the fuse, but it's
> fine, and I just replaced a couple of bulbs.  I also
> checked out the main light switch and dimmer and it
> appears to be fine.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew Abian
>

Locate and check the ground for those lights. If it seems OK, use a
meter to check for 12V at one of the bulbs and trace the circuit back to
the light switch and dimmer.  Be sure that voltage is actually available
at the output of the dimmer when it is in the circuit and operating.

Larry A.