I need help. I recently removed my dash, steering wheel, kick panels, etc to redo my interior in my 80 Z28. I've put everything back together, but my headlights, turn signals, interior light will not work. The engine will crank, but basically have no interior or exterior lights whatsoever. Everything functioned fine before I dissassembled. I have very little electrical experience/knowledge. Any suggestions on what my problem could be? I haven't replaced the steering wheel yet, but can't imagine that would be the issue.

 

Check to make sure you didn't knock off a ground wire under the dash. That's what it sounds like to me. And I presume you already checked your fuses?

 

Thanks Camaro_69. It was a ground wire. I basically rebuilt the car from the frame up. When I reinstalled the engine, I did not install the ground strap to the firewall. We ran a temporary wire from the battery to the radiator support and everything works now. Funny thing is, I don't understand how the lights worked before I took the dash apart, but at least its good to go now.