No Tail Lights or instrument lights ?????

[flyn-hawn]

I have an 81 SC and for some reason my tailights and instrument lights do not come on anymore, or very rarely. I check them when I startup in the garage every time I drive just to see if they are working but very rarely do they work. Brakelights, emergency flashers and turn signals all work. When I pull the light switch the headlights come on but no taillights. Very rarely when I pull the headlight switch the instrument/gauge panel will light up and sure enough if I get out and check the taillights are working as well. But if I turn the switch off and back on again no taillights/ gauge lights 99 times out of 100. It has not been a huge deal as I just have not driven anywhere at night and I allow for time to make it back home before dark, but obviously not ideal. Any suggestions??

Thanks,
Dave

[brighton911]

The ususal suspect after the fuses would be your headlight switch. Best to disconnect your battery before working on it. Have a look and get your multimeter or test lamp out to check for voltage at the appropriate terminals.

[trak ratt]

X2, pretty much universal to wire tail and dash lights together.