Gauge lighting dimmer issue.
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Gauge lighting dimmer issue.
My gauges lighting would not turn off. I replaced the headlight switch and same issue. After digging through wiring I disconnected my Radio, then I tried the dimmer then and it worked perfectly fine and lights would dim, but once the orange/yellow pigtail is connected all I get is solid gauge lighting that will not dim. Any suggestion’s or thing’s to try?
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Re: Gauge lighting dimmer issue.
I'm sorry... you have been on the Forum since 2007 and have almost 900 Posts...
YET, you still don't know to Post whether you have a Camaro or a Firebird; and what the Model-Year is???
YET, you still don't know to Post whether you have a Camaro or a Firebird; and what the Model-Year is???
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Apology accepted. My profile used to say my vehicle stat’s. I have not been on here in a long time. It is on an 87 Camaro.
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Re: Gauge lighting dimmer issue.
Thank you.
On the Camaros, the Headlamp Switch (Dimmer/ Variable-Resistor Built-In) uses a 12AWG or 10AWG Black (Chassis Ground) Wire...
For the Dimming Function to operate.
I would start by making certain that the Black Wire has a very good connection to the Chassis Ground.
It may be an Open-Circuit, Loose or Corroded Connection, Etc.
Reply back after you have checked this (Hopefully you have a Multi-Meter to make this an easy/ quick task).
On the Camaros, the Headlamp Switch (Dimmer/ Variable-Resistor Built-In) uses a 12AWG or 10AWG Black (Chassis Ground) Wire...
For the Dimming Function to operate.
I would start by making certain that the Black Wire has a very good connection to the Chassis Ground.
It may be an Open-Circuit, Loose or Corroded Connection, Etc.
Reply back after you have checked this (Hopefully you have a Multi-Meter to make this an easy/ quick task).
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