Im just about finished with my full frame off restoration of my 85 SS, and we went to turn the headlights on after installing the dash and wiring, and we have no lights. No headlights, taillights, dashlights... nothing. Seeing if anyone has come across this issue before? My plan was to attack it with a test light and see if Im missing something.. Maybe someone has a shortcut to save me some time? Thanks in advance!

 

I am unable to help you with your lighting issue but welcome to the forum!!

 

Id check all your grounds...
Also maybe that it needs a body ground..
I'm sure its something simple to figure out.
Is the fuse hot in the fuse box?
Might be a good place to start looking.

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Do a Bing search for '1985 Monte Carlo lighting diagram' and it will bring one up. There are several diagrams, but pointing at them will tell you what car they are for. I was going to post it, but the copy was too small to read. However, it is much larger on the page.

 

The Chilton's manual also has really good diagrams.

 

Here ya go! 1985 monte carlo wiring diagram all you have to do is enlarge it..
If you have a desktop and a printer..you can enlarge the image on/with the printer settings.

 

Thank's everyone for the input! Seems like a good group of people! We did trace it back to a bad body ground. Thanks STUMPMI!!

 

Please post more pics of your Monte when you can!!

 

Your Welcome.
Glad to know you found the problem
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