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Old 10-06-2014, 10:59 AM   #1
1981chevy4x4
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Gauge Cluster Lights Not Working

My 81 chevy k10 the gauge cluster lights recently stopped working the ones that light up the speedometer and other gauges. The signal light indicators light up when I turn them on and it shows when my headlights or on bright are they on the same fuse/circuit?

the interior light also works when I turn the headlight switch but no gauge lights.

I have heard some people say it could be the headlight switch but since the interior light turns on by it could it still be the headlight switch?

Apparently a lot of people have problems with this so I was hoping someone on here could help.

Thanks in advance for any help.
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Old 10-06-2014, 02:02 PM   #2
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Re: Gauge Cluster Lights Not Working

An 81 should have a dedicated instrument panel lighting fuse as indicated:

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Old 10-06-2014, 05:27 PM   #3
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Re: Gauge Cluster Lights Not Working

x2 check the inst lamp fuse and the tail light fuse also..
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Old 10-07-2014, 10:52 AM   #4
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Re: Gauge Cluster Lights Not Working

some have lights/dimming in the heater/wipers/radio.
do you/ these work?
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