Dash lights not working

1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
185,067 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COLBYJONES22
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the dash and door lights are not working, but they will randomly come on once in a blue moon, but will go back off after a minute or two. Also, when I turn the headlights on the radio display light goes out.
Feb 19, 2017 at 7:04 PM
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STRAILER
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Hey COLBY,

It sounds like the BCM module is bad or you have a bad ground here is a wiring diagram and a guide so you can do some testing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please run some tests and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
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Feb 22, 2017 at 2:12 PM
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