Dash replacement electrical Gremlins

  • Charles84AE
    Charles84AE
    Junior Member
    • 9
    #1

    Dash replacement electrical Gremlins

    I have an 84 50th AE and I replaced my dash with one from an 85 or 86 (can't remember, I've had it awhile). Everything connected fine. I noticed that my combination switches aren't working. When I turn on the lights only the left combination switch (headlight up/down, hazard, cruise control) illuminates and the other side doesn't. My headlights come on but do not raise up (on the down position). I checked the bulbs and relays. Is the wiring harness different from later than 84? I got rid of my old dash but kept the wiring harness. Should I pull the dash again and replace the harness or could it be something else.

    Thanks.

    Charles (919)423-3286
  • sir420
    sir420
    Senior Member
    • 395
    #2
    Could be faulty connections. Check and clean all electrical connections. Also clean the combination switch. Dash harnesses should be the same for 85 as an 84.
    The Herd
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    85 z31 GL N/A2T slightly modified
    85 z31 GLL Turbo Kaminari converted to N/A
    85 z31 GLL Turbo (parted out)(scrapped)
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  • sir420
    sir420
    Senior Member
    • 395
    #3
    I am also in Fayetteville NC.
    The Herd
    85 z31 GLL N/A2T (7psi daily){Totaled 1-24-2012}
    85 z31 GL N/A2T slightly modified
    85 z31 GLL Turbo Kaminari converted to N/A
    85 z31 GLL Turbo (parted out)(scrapped)
    90 s13 se n/a (stock)Wife blew up the engine
    88 xj40/xj6 (stock) Yard Art
    88 Mighty Max
    99 WJ 4.7 Limited