1961 Olds 88 Dome light help
January 31st, 2015, 08:38 PM
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1961 Olds 88 Dome light help
I can turn the dome light switch on and off at the dome light but nothing happens, but when I open each door separately the dome light comes on.
At the lamp there is a black wire always hot. And a white wire.
I can't figure out whats going on.
Should it come on with the Courtesy light switch on the dash?
Help!
At the lamp there is a black wire always hot. And a white wire.
I can't figure out whats going on.
Should it come on with the Courtesy light switch on the dash?
Help!
Last edited by oldrelics; January 31st, 2015 at 08:41 PM.
February 1st, 2015, 08:11 AM
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Had one back in the 60's, but can't recall what did what. It is possible the courtesy light swithch only turns on the dash/foot well lights. Look in the owner manual. It should tell you what the switch does/does not control.
February 1st, 2015, 08:30 AM
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February 1st, 2015, 10:44 AM
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I don't have the owners manual and the GM sevice manual says nothing.
February 1st, 2015, 11:14 AM
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Well, then I'd say go through the wiring schematic in the Service Manual and see if you can troubleshoot each point in the circuit to see where the problem is.
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