Factory dummy lights

[pevrs114]

Gents,

Can you tell me what the factory dummy lights are on the CUCV trucks?

I specifically need to know what the ones around the speedo/fuel gauge are. The ones I've seen so far are 4WD and WAIT. I know that some civilian trucks from this era have the BRAKE light underneath either the speedo or the fuel gauge. I know the CUCV has it as one of the 4 large dummy lights on the left of the dash, does it have an unused, unlit BRAKE light in the center as well?

I need to rig up a BRAKE light indicator to pass VA inspection, I would prefer something clean and factory but need to do it quick.

Thanks!

 

[319]

Check chapter 2 of the operator's manual TM 9-2320-289-10.

 

[319]

I should add that all your lights and gauges normally work. If they do not, remove the instrument cluster, clean the connections, check the bulbs, and the grounds.

 

[FMJ]

Brake light is located in the fuel gauge bottom right as you look at it from the drivers seat.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

The "brake" light on the dash will light if there is a loss of pressure in the braking system.

 

[pevrs114]

Re: RE: Factory dummy lights

I should add that all your lights and gauges normally work. If they do not, remove the instrument cluster, clean the connections, check the bulbs, and the grounds.

Well, that's what we ended up doing. We started by checking the fuse, then the switch behind the parking brake, then we removed the dash and pulled the bulb (it was ok) then we pulled the instrument cluster. A bunch of the connections in the plastic wire harness that's glued to the cluster were broken. We bought a few jumper bulb kits from the parts store and rewired them back to the harness so that they work.

Good to go!

Thanks for the help guys

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: Re: RE: Factory dummy lights

the plastic board is known for issues. its mainly just age and heat that cause the issues. I have a few burnt out dash lights that i need to replace one of these days.

 

[maritimer]

RE: Re: RE: Factory dummy lights

yeah i only have the following idiot lights that work, wait, water in fuel, gen 1, gen 2, fasten seat belts * that only started working after my girlfriend took it swiming* the brake light does come on when system is dry but thats it. still havent figure out how to get the 4x4 light to come on