In a message dated 09/04/2007 11:29:40 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I have  been suffering for a while with the fact that my dash pod lights are
not  working. I checked the foil, checked (and replaced the bulbs) and  even
tried a new headlight switch.

Does anyone have some info on how  to bench test the light switch?
Or any suggestions on what could be the  problem with my dash lights?

Tim,  check the wire terminal plug to the dash pod.  I just had the same
problem  on that CARAT of mine that I brought out here to Santa Cruz to give my
daughter.  The terminal strips on the foil were corroded where they make
contact with the plug.  I think it's the blue/black wire that is power for  the
instrument lights.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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