Dome light not working? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jrsmith_2010 · 10-09-2008, 07:12 PM

hey guys, im in the process of putting my 79 interior back together, and came to the point where the dome light isnt workin, or the cargo light. i used a test light and there is no power in the clips on the switch. but my other interior light works, by the floorboard. is there a fuse that has blown or what? any help?

thanks
jrsmith

Albatrossian · 10-09-2008, 08:29 PM

Does it work when you turn the headlight switch?

jrsmith_2010 · 10-09-2008, 08:33 PM

i just checked, and no it didnt

Albatrossian · 10-09-2008, 08:38 PM

Check your bulbs.. if thats not it, theres a short somewhere

jrsmith_2010 · 10-09-2008, 08:38 PM

all the bulbs are good, that the first thing i checked. where would the short be at ya think?

ton*loc · 10-09-2008, 08:41 PM

you have dome light and a cargo light >? weird

all i got is a light under the dash. or is that what your talking about

jrsmith_2010 · 10-09-2008, 08:45 PM

no, my silverado has a dome light, underdash light and cargo light. the cargo light and dome light have the same switch

keith61760 · 10-09-2008, 11:05 PM

Check the connection behind the drivers side seat. The wire runs from the under the driver side dash behind the drivers seat, up the cab to the light. Also where it goes under the skin of the roof there are some rough metal spots that may chafe the wire. Out of 6 trucks I have found 2 of them with corroded connectors.

andresco50 · 10-09-2008, 11:30 PM

Check the wire system, change the bulb and check all the fuses....

mhicks · 10-10-2008, 06:49 AM

My '73 dome light only works from the door switches. It would not work when I got it from my Dad. Ended up replacing both switches. The switches have to be grounded to the body (door jamb). Mine were not when I installed the new ones. I had to do a little scratching around the hole to get a good contact. I also have a light under the dash in the center. It is turned on by the headlight switch.

10-09-2008, 07:12 PM	#1
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Dome light not working? hey guys, im in the process of putting my 79 interior back together, and came to the point where the dome light isnt workin, or the cargo light. i used a test light and there is no power in the clips on the switch. but my other interior light works, by the floorboard. is there a fuse that has blown or what? any help? thanks jrsmith __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-09-2008, 08:29 PM	#2
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Dome light not working? Does it work when you turn the headlight switch?

10-09-2008, 08:33 PM	#3
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Dome light not working? i just checked, and no it didnt __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-09-2008, 08:38 PM	#4
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Dome light not working? Check your bulbs.. if thats not it, theres a short somewhere

10-09-2008, 08:38 PM	#5
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Dome light not working? all the bulbs are good, that the first thing i checked. where would the short be at ya think? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-09-2008, 08:41 PM	#6
ton*loc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sioux city iowa Posts: 178	Re: Dome light not working? you have dome light and a cargo light >? weird all i got is a light under the dash. or is that what your talking about __________________ 1986 chevy c10 in the "build" process as we speak 358 flat tops, vortec heads, .500 lift cam, NOS power shot plate system, yada yada yada MMA PIX http://www.clgpix.com/MMA/Fighters/F...C/CoteTony.htm MMA RECORD 24-5

10-09-2008, 08:45 PM	#7
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Dome light not working? no, my silverado has a dome light, underdash light and cargo light. the cargo light and dome light have the same switch __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-09-2008, 11:05 PM	#8
keith61760 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lemoore, Ca Posts: 161	Re: Dome light not working? Check the connection behind the drivers side seat. The wire runs from the under the driver side dash behind the drivers seat, up the cab to the light. Also where it goes under the skin of the roof there are some rough metal spots that may chafe the wire. Out of 6 trucks I have found 2 of them with corroded connectors.

10-09-2008, 11:30 PM	#9
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Dome light not working? Check the wire system, change the bulb and check all the fuses.... __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

10-10-2008, 06:49 AM	#10
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Dome light not working? My '73 dome light only works from the door switches. It would not work when I got it from my Dad. Ended up replacing both switches. The switches have to be grounded to the body (door jamb). Mine were not when I installed the new ones. I had to do a little scratching around the hole to get a good contact. I also have a light under the dash in the center. It is turned on by the headlight switch. Last edited by mhicks; 10-10-2008 at 06:50 AM.

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