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Offline 1978 K20

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Dash warning lights?
« on: May 26, 2011, 01:35:17 am »
I have a 1978 K20-

Should ALL the warning lights on the dash light up (choke, 4x4, brake, and belt) light up when I turn the ignition on? Right now only the belt light lights up. A while back the brake light came on when my brakes went out, but it never went on before or since. The 4x4 light has NEVER been on...

Do I start with bulbs?
1978 K20 "Custom Deluxe"
Dana 44 (locked), SBC 350, SM465, NP205, 14 Bolt
Lifted Six (ish) inches, Sitting on 35x12.5x16.5 BFG A/T
Warn 8274 Winch
Dual whip CB
In the works: Ladder bars, MSD, and other goodies

Offline 1979C20

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Re: Dash warning lights?
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2011, 02:12:19 am »
The seat belt light lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is turned. The brake light will come on if there is a problem with the brakes or if the parking brake is depressed. And the 4x4 light should come on when switched into 4 wheel drive. If it doesnt, make sure the 4x4 light plug is connected to the transfer case. If it is, try jumping the 2 wires on the.plug and see if the light comes on. If the light comes on while jumping the wires, the sending unit is bad. If it still doesnt light up, check the bulb. And you may or may not have a gen light, but that has to do with the alternator.
1979 SCLB C20 Q-jet 350 SM465 14b F.F. 4.10 G80
1989 GMC Suburban V2500 TBI350 TH400 4in lift 35's 14b SF

Offline Irish_Alley

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Re: Dash warning lights?
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2011, 02:15:39 pm »
thought they all come on with the key first goes on so you know all bulbs work
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