fiber optic replacement

[gra511]

the fiber optic light strip that lights up my air conditioner and various locations on my dash have gone out. I replaced the bulb that supplies the light to the strips , but the light seems to go only a couple of inches and quits. I know these are kind of fragile and they don't take much abuse. Has anyone tried to buy these. this truck was built in 1986.

[j_martell]

I'm no expert, but if the fibers are broken, the light will stop at the break.....

A fiber optic cable is merely thin strips of glass....dont have much experience with them...sorry

[41chevy]

If you can't buy them at the dealer try Radio Shack or a store that sells scientific or educational toys. I used them in my race car. If you cut the it has to be a square cut and the end has to be polished so the light doesn't scatter. Dealer is probably your best shot though. Paul

[gra511]

Thanks for the tip on radio shack, I was able or should I say lucky to be able to order from our local Mack dealer. 3 out of the four that I needed are still available from Mack. But the fourth, the one that goes to the air conditioner isn't made any more, but was in inventory at another dealer.