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1970 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuse, Fuse box, Gauges.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on July 28, 2011

Gauges

I have a 81 chevy 1/2 ton 4x4, when I turn on the lights or windshield wipers the gauges stop working
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Replied on July 28, 2011

When the problem is ongoing, check the gage fuse in the fuse box for voltage, That voltage comes from the ignition switch. My wiring info for that model year, 81, isn't very good.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on July 29, 2011

sounds like a ground wire to me, check your grounds

Tiny Answered by r3dheadedcountrygirl
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Replied on August 12, 2011

Good thought.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on August 22, 2011

thanks wonder if its fixed

Tiny Answered by r3dheadedcountrygirl
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Replied on August 23, 2011

Don't know?

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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