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All the lights are out (1985 m1008) FIXED sorta...

tsmall07

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I just got my truck and none of the service lights work. The service light switch is in the correct position and it appears to be connected correctly. Where should I start looking for the problem?

I've also got a battery drain issue and I don't know where to start with that either...

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
 
tsmall07

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Its all the way up. I heard someone else had the same problem and he said something about a main power wire for the lights going to the fuse box. Ring any bells?
 
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When putting in top most position.... Make sure you PULL OUT on the switch before moving up. It has a lock on it, and I have spent hours doing trouble shooting over the phone for a friend (who shall remain nameless) that didnt realize the lock was there ;-)
 
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mangus580 said:
When putting in top most position.... Make sure you PULL OUT on the switch before moving up. It has a lock on it, and I have spent hours doing trouble shooting over the phone for a friend (who shall remain nameless) that didnt realize the lock was there ;-)
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I've figured that out. The switch isn't the problem...I bet that happens a lot, though. :wink:
 
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Next step is the fuse. All the lights go through the same fuse in the end. That fuse socket is known for being troublesome due to the amperage passing through. I know of at least one that had to be hot-glued in, just to make it work. I seem to remember fixing it in the rain at aberdeen 2 years ago....
 
tsmall07

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This fuse is in the fuse block under the dash right? How many amps is it? Sounds like the problem is the fuse falling out and not burning. Am I getting this right?

Can someone post up a picture of a fuse block with all of the correct fuses in place?
 
Bobert

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That 10amp 28v fuse was out on my blazer and my lights still worked. However, since I replaced it, My voltmeter now works.

Did you check that main light 30amp fuse?
 
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1. Go to the Technical Manual Section and download the following:

TM 9-2320-289-10
TM 9-2320-289-20
TM 9-2320-289-20P
TM 9-2320-289-34
TM 9-2320-289-34P

You now have most of the manuals for the CUCVs.

Turn to page 4-31 in TM 9-2320-289-20. There is the fuse box and a list of the size, location and purpose of each fuse.
 
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ONTOS66 said:
1. Go to the Technical Manual Section and download the following:

TM 9-2320-289-10
TM 9-2320-289-20
TM 9-2320-289-20P
TM 9-2320-289-34
TM 9-2320-289-34P

You now have most of the manuals for the CUCVs.

Turn to page 4-31 in TM 9-2320-289-20. There is the fuse box and a list of the size, location and purpose of each fuse.
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IF you go to the cucv forum, at the top of the page is a post with all of the TM's in it. i made the links clickable, so just go there to get them. [thumbzup]
 
tsmall07

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CCATLETT1984 said:
IF you go to the cucv forum, at the top of the page is a post with all of the TM's in it. i made the links clickable, so just go there to get them. [thumbzup]
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Thanks, I didn't know what TMs and LOs were, so I had no reason to click them. :lol:

So what do the letters stand for? I've already found that there are thousands of abbreviations that are pertinent to these trucks that I have no idea about. :oops:

Edit: alright. I figured out TM=technical manual.....
 
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The TMs have proved themselves to me. I found a fuse diagram in one and fixed my lights. 2 of the fuses had been switched and there was a 20 amp fuse where a 30 amp should have been. Needless to say, the 20 amp was blown. Thanks for helping me help myself! :D
 
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Problem solved using the TM... Ace will be happy!!!
 
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Yea for you... I just read this whole thread and was chomping at the bit to say RYFM....but ya know maybe the message is getting thru by osmosis...
 
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