dash lights not working

2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE
60,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RYAN SMELCER
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My dash lights not working are not working do you know whats wrong?
Jan 22, 2011 at 6:26 PM
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FIXITMR
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It sounds like a fuse but to be sure here are two guides to help us fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/no-tail-lights-exterior-running-lights-tail-lights-out

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.
Feb 5, 2011 at 9:01 AM
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JONSWIFE
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what would cause abs and emergency brakelight to come on and at the same time my ac stop working
Jan 6, 2020 at 3:28 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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Test all your fuses with a test light when the problem is present. You probably have a bad contact in one of them.
Jan 6, 2020 at 3:28 PM (Merged)
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JONSWIFE
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Thanks Wrenchtech, can i buy a test light and if so how much do they cost?? the wierd thing is it doesnt happen all the time but with this heat we have been having in Missouri its too hot to drive with no ac
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WRENCHTECH
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You can buy a decent one for #20 or so. Try to get one that uses LEDs instead of incandescent bulbs because they won't harm the computer.
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JONSWIFE
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ok another question do i test the fuses in fuse box under hood or on side of dash, and do i do it while it is running? and how do i do it? sorry i am not not very car smart. i am just trying to fix the problem without spending hundreds of $ if i can fix it my self.. thank you
Jan 6, 2020 at 3:28 PM (Merged)
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STAN2
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2003 chevy tahoe,5.3 v-8 automatic, Alt.guage in car not working. But alt. charging at 14.8 volts on portable battery tester. And battery light in car is off. Car has been sitting for about 12 months. Because I have bought a new car. I tryed tapping guage in dash but no luck. I NEED YOUR HELP,THANK YOU TOM.
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HMAC300
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there are a few fuses inthat say ign there are 2 fuses for that. the fuses are in the underhood fuse block. it may be the dash as well as it's a circuit board.
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WRENCHTECH
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You test ALL of the fuses with the key on. You leave them in the socket. There is a metal contact on the top at each end. If you only have power at one side and not the other, the fuse is burned out.
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JONSWIFE
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awesome.. thanks so much..will let ya know what i find out
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JONSWIFE
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so with these lights not coming on all the time could it still b a fuse problem??
Jan 6, 2020 at 3:28 PM (Merged)
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PROB615
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Well I started having problems with my 2003 Chevy Tahoe. Currently the doors will not lock/unlock, the windows will not go down, the radio does not turn on, and also the interior lights do not turn on and also the ABS and battery light stays on. But it first started when the lights would not turn off and on the dash board it say unknown driver and also would not tell me what gear I was on. Then I unplugged the driver side speaker and thing went back to normal for a few hours then I got my current problems. So I would appreciate if I could get some help.
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HMAC300
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have you checked the fuses under hood yet then clean your battery terminals and have battery checked for condition including load test. a poor battery will do the things you are talking about. It may need scanning as well but a pro will need to do that.
Jan 6, 2020 at 3:28 PM (Merged)
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PROB615
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I have checked the fuses. But will a poor battery do all that the same time?
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HMAC300
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a lot of times yes as well as dirty terminal ends. It may need scanning as the body module may be screwing up but it shold be scanned by a pro first
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CJ MEDEVAC
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'NUTHER GUY (CHIPPING IN)

SEE MY ANSWER IN THIS LINK

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1999-gmc-sierra-low-voltage-on-dashboard-gauge

ALL OF THE PROMO INFO IN THE LINK ARE STILL CURRENT AND WORKING

RETURN WITH GOOD NEWS

THE MEDIC

Jan 6, 2020 at 3:28 PM (Merged)
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RJWILLIAMS1947
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gear selection options not lighting up on dash board
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the transmission shifting properly?
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RJWILLIAMS1947
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Yes the automatic transmission hasn't been a problem since I purchased it (2003 Chevy Tahoe). It's just the gear selection lighting has gone from fully lite to dim to can't not see them at all.
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it is just the light, chances are there is a problem wit the cluster itself or something as simple as a ground.
Jan 6, 2020 at 3:28 PM (Merged)
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RJWILLIAMS1947
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Is this something I can get repaired easily? Thanks for your reply
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That is to be determined based on the cause. The problem will need diagnosed first.
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RJWILLIAMS1947
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Thank You
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