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Subject:Re: Instrument dash lights not working
From:Mark McCulley
Date:Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:03:06 -0700

Try reaching up under the dash and disconnecting and then reconnecting the large ribbon cable connector that connects to the instrument pod.

> On Jul 23, 2024, at 8:57 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
>        I got my van back from servicing, including brake fluid change.  I decided to leave that to the shop and, not ask friends to do it with me!
> 
>        Now, the instrument lights don’t work.
> 
> So, any thoughts where I should start with tracing it down?
> 
> Also, had a moment when leaving the shop that the blinkers seemed not to be flashing normally, and I was told driver side rear lights were dim.  
> 
>        I went out to investigate last night, and sighted friend reported all lights working correctly and bright.  Flashing sound was normal.
> 
> So, only the dash instrument lights left to sort out.
> 
> Tips appreciated.
> 
> This on my 85 GL with original foil.
> 
> Eric Caron

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