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1991 Camaro RS No Lights at ALL!!

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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 02:56 AM
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1991 Camaro RS No Lights at ALL!!

Ok. Got a 91 camaro rs and my headlights, tail lights and dash lights do not turn on. I have checked fuses and Nothing at all. Should or could I wire it up with a switch? Just can't find the problem!
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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Re: 1991 Camaro RS No Lights at ALL!!

I think you're going to be looking for a burned fusable link.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 09:57 AM
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Re: 1991 Camaro RS No Lights at ALL!!

True, it could be fusible link A.
To find out whether it is the culprit or whether it is the switch itself, you can very easily check the following:
- horn
- dome light
- cigarette lighter
- power mirrors
- hatch release

If any of these work, your fusible link should be fine and I would be looking into the headlight switch in the dash.

Let us know what you find.
Lou
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Re: 1991 Camaro RS No Lights at ALL!!

I will check them tomorrow by cutting out the fuses and connecting them and post my progress (: Thanks guys
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 11:55 PM
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Re: 1991 Camaro RS No Lights at ALL!!

*Update* The fuse link that goes to the starter was the issue. There are three ring terminals that are positive. Replace the fuse that has two wires going into the fuse link and wah-la. It's an Easy fix that doesn't take all day and if it did you will have lights at the end of the day. Thanks guys
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Re: 1991 Camaro RS No Lights at ALL!!

Thanks for the follow up and good job on fixing it.
And btw, it is spelled "voila" and the V is pronounced.
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 02:27 PM
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Re: 1991 Camaro RS No Lights at ALL!!

have same issue, but by passed links nothing, have side and dash but no headlights. help c_geske@earthlink.net best thx
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