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Necoa #: 11863
Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)
Joined: Jun 04, 2008
Posts: 17
Year: 1987
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject: It was a good day...
It has been a good weekend for the truck. Yesterday was talked about previously, and today I managed to get the dash, cab, climate control, and glove box lights, along with the radio and the horn working. These were all things that up until a few hours ago did not work. I feel like I am driving a new car!
A lot was fixed when I replaced the 20A fuse (thanks again, Ernie), but some were a little more involved.....like the dash lights. I figured after 21 years, the bulbs (all but one) were burnt out. Onced I finally got the dash pod removed, I moved a couple of bulbs just to make sure. And of course no matter which ine I put in the working socket, it illuminated, meaning the bulbs were fine. After an hour I reallized that the ribbon cable was cut right after where the first bulb makes contact. It was hard to see, but it was there. I managed to jumper it out and now I have lights!
Anybody know if these ribbons are still available new and where I can get one? It is fine for now, but I would like to put an original back in there.
Side bar: Did the 87 stock radio ever come with a CD player? I know that might be pushing it, but I am trying to maintain the stock look....at least for now.
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:42 pm Post subject: Re: It was a good day...
Wow Duane, you really have been busy!
Botomgun wrote:
Anybody know if these ribbons are still available new and where I can get one?
No, they are not available new. You'll need to get a good one from a working dash pod. Be aware that there are two types, one for gauges and one for idiot lights.
Botomgun wrote:
Did the 87 stock radio ever come with a CD player?
No, there was never a CD player as an option in a 5th gen. However, there was one available in the Camaro and Corvette. It is a perfect fit but you'll need a wiring harness adaptor. Here is one on ebay _________________ Ernie
87 El Camino
"To be Old and Wise, you must first be Young and Stupid"
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