Interesting dash light problem.

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  • CRH_E30
    Advanced Member
    • May 2012
    • 136

    #1

    Interesting dash light problem.

    I'm having a problem with my HVAC/Cluster lights in my car. They will not come on at all. All fuses have been checked, a couple have been replaced. Also, the dimmer switch for the headlights has been replaced. I tested each bulb socket with a known working bulb, and still nothing.

    The interesting part is that the OBC light works perfect, and even dims when I turn down the dimmer switch.

    Anybody have any clue what this might be?

    87' is part out
  • kmarei
    Advanced Member
    • Apr 2008
    • 194

    #2
    When you say all fuses checked out ok
    Did you test ALL The fuses?
    I had the same thing the other day
    Checked the main fuse for interior lights
    And it was ok
    But one of the other fuses was bad, and when I replaced it
    The lights come back on
    There are a lot of circuits that are interconnected

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    • DaveSmed
      E30 Fanatic
      • Apr 2007
      • 1406

      #3
      There is a nine pin plug under your dash on the rh side of the steering column that may have come unplugged.
      -Dave
      2003 Lincoln Towncar | 1992 BMW 325iC | 1968 Cadillac Deville

      Need some help figuring out the ETM?

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      • CRH_E30
        Advanced Member
        • May 2012
        • 136

        #4
        I got it figured out. Two of the connectors on the back of a light socket were bent together, but weren't completely touching. The started touching after I tested the lights a few times and started blowing fuses. It's all sorted now

        87' is part out

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