No running lights

[Big T]

I was working on trailer lights and got them all resolved, but drained my batteries on then’99 Burb in the process. Put the batteries on chargers and and a short period later it started. Removed the Chargers, but I no longer have running lamps (on the truck). Have brake lights, turn signals and headlights, but not the running lights. I have the owners manual with fuse guide and purpose for every fuse. I’ve pulled and checked every fuse, found one 10A that was burned. Everything else is fine. I’m at a loss here.

 

[ak diesel driver]

My one experience quite a while ago seems like it was the headlight switch

 

[Big T]

My one experience quite a while ago seems like it was the headlight switch

Ahhh, I think you nailed it. I noted that the alarm for the headlight only stays on for a couple seconds. Jiggle the switch and it will come on, then go off again. I’ll order a new one.

 

[Big T]

Any advice as to how you pull the switch out? I've done this before, but don't remember. Do I need to pull the dash around the gauges? If so, how?

 

[ak diesel driver]

Dash trim pulls off, If you have a tilt wheel tilt it down

 

[Big T]

Dash trim pulls off, If you have a tilt wheel tilt it down

Thank you!

 

[Big T]

Les, thank you for the accurate diagnosis and for the quick tip on how to replace this part. It was very quick.

 

[Will L.]

Going by the ‘winner winner chicken dinner’ rule, Our friend in the real North West should be having chicken 5 nights a week!

Love the removal of the dash on these trucks. So easy -once you do one you hate every other dash design. GM hit a grand slam home run for sure on that one.