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Offline farmallgray

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under dash courtesy light
« on: October 24, 2008, 08:45:27 pm »
I was reading through the old threads on this topic and saw the discussion about there being a light under the dash by the ashtray. My 79 K20 (sierra grande trim) has been in the family since new and I have been driving it since I got my license in '87. I didn't remember it ever having a light under there.

I have had most of the truck apart from end to end and I never noticed there being one.

After I got home today I went out to the garage and felt under the dash and there it was!
I pulled out a bulb that looked like it had been in there since '79. I stuck a new 1156 in it and wow! light!

Thanks Guys!

I'm finding lots of other cool stuff on this forum.
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2008, 09:28:30 pm »
Not all trucks had the dome light but I believe they all had the under dash light.
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Offline Captkaos

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2008, 02:26:17 pm »
Yep, all of them had that light.  It works really well too!
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Offline GoatBeard

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2008, 02:51:12 pm »
Don't feel bad -- I didn't know mine had one, either.  I had to take half the dash apart to install a new stereo and happened across it.  Mine puts out way more light than the dome light since it doesn't have a cover on it.
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Offline gbskunk2006

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2008, 11:21:55 pm »
Yeah, I found that hidden little gem when installing my new stereo as well :)

I've even disconnected my dome light now. 

Cheers

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2008, 05:14:31 pm »
I found mine vacuuming and boy is it bright.  8)
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Offline Skunksmash

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2008, 04:33:28 am »
When is it supposed to come on? In my truck if you open the door, the dome light comes on. If you turn the headlight switch all the way over, the dome light comes on. So when would this little light need to come on, or does it just sorta work with the dome light to provide more light?
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Offline Prong

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2008, 05:28:02 am »
It's supposed to work in conjunction with the dome light.
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Offline DnStClr

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2008, 08:33:28 pm »
My dome light isn't working . I'm going to look again in the morning for my under dash light. haven't  been able to find it yet..
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Offline GoatBeard

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2008, 08:54:18 pm »
This might help.

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2008, 01:46:32 pm »
As Pictured, it will be just to the right of the ashtray.
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Offline 84chevysilverado

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2008, 10:54:28 am »
I took my dash out the other day and saw something that looks like a light if you open up the ashtray? Its really really small. Is it a light?
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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2008, 12:22:25 pm »
Quote from: 84chevysilverado on November 16, 2008, 10:54:28 am
I took my dash out the other day and saw something that looks like a light if you open up the ashtray? Its really really small. Is it a light?
Yep the ashtray illumination light, its there so you can see where to put your ashes in the dark, so you don't  get them on the seat :o. Now that is supposed to be on when the dash/instrument panel is lit when the parking or headlights are on....
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Offline 84chevysilverado

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2008, 03:14:30 pm »
okay. is possible its burnt out? and does anyone have a wiring diagram for it. The book I have doesnt show it. and its now working.
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Offline DnStClr

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Re: under dash courtesy light
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2008, 03:53:23 pm »
Huh? Why are you asking if it's burnt out if it's now working?? ???
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