Electrical problem
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 115000 miles
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I have replaced the lite switch, i have the dash apart, the bulbs are ok, I get voltage out from the dash dimmer switch on the yellow wire. I move the slider and the test lite varies in brightness like it should, I probed all of the contacts in the dash blocks and do not find any voltage from the dimmer to any contacts on the blocks. The fuse (#4) is good. Courtesy l;ights work off the dash dimmer, emergecy and all self test lights (oil,temp,batt etc), turn signal and bright indicator lights work, but I can't see mt speedo or fuel guage etc at night. also, daytime radio dial light works until I turn on park or head kights, then it goes out. I made a "small" donation (pay pal transaction number 1w197242fb866625x) but had not created an account with you yet. I'll make an additional (really) small donation now in hopes for a rapid response.
thx
Paul

Could be a problem with th eprinted circuit board on the back of the instrument cluster. Test at the plug for the dash to se if you are getting the power there, if so then the board may have a bad spot in it stopping the connection

I checked the "plug" (I called them "blocks" ) that the panel connects to when installed into the dash (see my original question). I have inspected the e printed circuit sheet and it seems to be ok. I checked the bulbs. The problem is getting electricity to the "plug" from the switch. Please excuse my repetition, but it seems you did not read my original question-

Need to know which Cutlass you have, there are 15 differnet varities, that way I can look up the wiring

plain cutlass calais- not international or any other variety- how does one distinguish between the 15 types of calais for 1988 with the 2.5 liter engine? vin number? tire size? It is equipped with ps, pb, cruise, tilt, a/c,regular appointments,(not the broghm),hand windows, non electric seats, am/fm/tape, slots in the dash for cd storage, a couple of clothing hooks, floor mats (color coordinated), "wire" wheels, etc. If this does not help. please let me know how to identify my particular calais so that you can check the schematic. ( I could not find a schematic that showed the dash wirirng).
Thanks
Paul

could I get a refund?
not only did you not read my question correctly the first time, you don't seem to know much about my car- there were only three models not 17 of the 1988 calais. Since I have instructed you. instead of you instructing me, please send a refund of all 3 doollars I sent and of course, since info is worth money to you, please contribute some with that refund.
Thanks
just call me 1 car pro-
Paul