RE: 87 CGT Dash Lights

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

I would say that if you have multiple bulbs that appear to be out ...
especially if they were located in the same proximity that the problem may
be that they are not getting powered.  I believe that the switch
illumination is adjustable based on the dimmer ... and some cars have an
electronic module that buffers the illumination voltage to multiple
circuits.  I'd recommend that you look at the wiring diagram for your car
and see if all of the affected lights are on the same circuit.  If they are,
stop looking at the bulbs and look for a wiring problem, either power
(usually a grey wire with blue stripes) or ground (brown) may be at fault.  

HTH!
Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)

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> It now appears that all the lights on the switches on the right-hand side
> of my dash are dark.  These include the Hazard Switch, Computer Switch,
> and Rear Defrost Switch.  I disassembled to the best of my meager ability
> each switch, and found the light to seemingly be an integral part of the
> 'wired-in' piece of the switch.  I've been advised by one listmember to
> simply solder in new red bulbs from radio shack, but I simply do not
> posess the know-how or tools to do the job.  I can see myself sitting in
> the driver's seat with a mass of melted plastic and solder rendered to my
> leg.  Any advice on how I can get these switches lit again, or will I have
> to order them new from the $Dealer$ and have a local shop $install$ them?
> Every response will be greatly appreciated.
>