1985 z28 instrument cluster lights wont turn off
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From: memphis, tn
Car: red 1985 z28 camaro
Engine: 5.7 edelbrock
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3:73
1985 z28 instrument cluster lights wont turn off
I have a problem with my gauge lights not turning off and I've changed the headlight switch, checked the fuses and searched Google multiple times
i need help. Thanks
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Now , tell me , has this car recently had any kinds of radio work done , specifically maybe an install that involved the radio wires ? Cause a short between the radio's instrument light feed and the radio's clock/stations memory feed would most certainly have the instrument lights on all the time as it would be being backfed from the always hot memory power lead ..
If not , try unplugging fuses till the lights go out , and trace the crossed wires that way ?
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Joined: Nov 2014
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From: memphis, tn
Car: red 1985 z28 camaro
Engine: 5.7 edelbrock
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3:73
Re: 1985 z28 instrument cluster lights wont turn off
Yes the car has an aftermarket radio. But when i disconnect the 20amp fuse for the interior lights the guage lights go off. I'm hoping it's not anything major
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Car: 1984 Camaro Berlinetta
Engine: LT1
Transmission: T56 6-speed
Axle/Gears: 4.11 LS1 Rear End
Re: 1985 z28 instrument cluster lights wont turn off
Funny , when I read your description and you mentioned the new headlight switch , I thought "well , there goes the easy answer" ...
Now , tell me , has this car recently had any kinds of radio work done , specifically maybe an install that involved the radio wires ? Cause a short between the radio's instrument light feed and the radio's clock/stations memory feed would most certainly have the instrument lights on all the time as it would be being backfed from the always hot memory power lead ..
If not , try unplugging fuses till the lights go out , and trace the crossed wires that way ?
Now , tell me , has this car recently had any kinds of radio work done , specifically maybe an install that involved the radio wires ? Cause a short between the radio's instrument light feed and the radio's clock/stations memory feed would most certainly have the instrument lights on all the time as it would be being backfed from the always hot memory power lead ..
If not , try unplugging fuses till the lights go out , and trace the crossed wires that way ?
Good call,....
patrickz1985tgc - I'd take that advise & revisit the radio wiring just to be sure it's was wired properly.
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Joined: Nov 2014
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From: memphis, tn
Car: red 1985 z28 camaro
Engine: 5.7 edelbrock
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3:73
Re: 1985 z28 instrument cluster lights wont turn off
Ok thanks guys im definitely going to try this if it doesn't work ill have to get someone on it asap
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