rjsasaoka

In Blaine.

rjsasaoka

It's not, cause the radio would've gone out as well. According to the electrical schematics, that 20 amp fuse protects the parking lights, horns, dash lights and the emergency lights.

My friend pulled everything out and tested the circuits but couldn't locate the short. I'm begining to suspect it's a bad relay (which I bought and didn't return after the last time). Now I'll have to find that cluster inside the engine well.

thommcbr1

well i guess i don't know what else to tell you i hate electrical. to much work. but good luck and let us know what happens.also, i'm in Richfield.

rjsasaoka

It's not that bad, it's like working on computers, eliminating devices till the actual faulty part is located. At this point, it's down to the relay's, if I can get to it. It also maybe related to the front parking lights. The replacement bulbs are different from what it's supposed to be, so I wonder if the sockets were replaced with the incorrect type prior to me owning this truck.

rjsasaoka

Hopefully this will fix this issue for once and for all. After my friend tested everything, there was one area he couldn't get to. A wire cluster located on the inside of the engine well, up against the driver side firewall.

We were not sure how to remove the plugs so we just left it at this point. He did pick up some 2-1 dielectric spray and gave it a good coating. After letting it dry overnight, put in a new 20 amp fuse and hit the horn, got sound. Tried the parking lights after that and got lights. He said that prior to that, he noticed that it was slightly wet which may have caused the short that kept blowing that 20 amp fuse. I'll keep you all updated as to how this works out.

Jrowden

Ok, so my dash and running lights went out and i didnt know why. Ive been reading all the posts on here and the first thing i tried was checking my grounds and all my wires, and found nothing. then i went to checking bulbs to see if they were out, they all were good, then i checked my dash light switch took it out and sanded the connectors to clean them up, i plugged it back in and they worked for a second then went back off. so i knew it was that, went to oriellys and bought a new one for 15 bucks. thanks everyone for the tips. hopes this helps other people.

bigk

I've got the same problems. I've replaced bulbs, fuses, headlight switch and nothing. Grounds are good. Today I'll put in a new dimmer switch and I hope that's the ticket

squarehead

Same issue here. I have a 95 silverado. Replaced #9 20 amp fuse a few times-nothing. Replaced headlight/dimmer switch. Same thing. Have headlights,turn signals,brake lights,but no dash or running lights. Gonna look around by drivers side firewall for corrosion of some kind. It's been an icy,snowy,bumpy winter,so maybe something is corroded or rubbing,but it's driving me nuts. Where is the
associated relay for this? Thanks for your help!

bigk

Idk..I've replaced everything you've done and I can't figure it out. Taking it to the MAN today ....

88Shortbed

Wanted to see if there were anymore solutions or findings about why the park lights and dash stopped working. i re-did my dash, so had the headlight switch out, interior/dash light switch and cargo switch removed from my 88 truck. Were working fine previously. Now i put everything back together, including a new headlight switch, and park lights/tail lights not on and dash light out. headlights are fine, interior lights are good and cargo light switch works. no burnt fuses that i can tell.