1989 Dash backlight problem cured

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Yesterday my mechanic friend started in on the car. Our original intent was to replace intake manifold gasket and thermostat as well as the dash lights. 6 hours later we started putting car back together, having done afore mentioned manifold gasket, and thermostat. Additional work found was water pump, 2 heater hoses,Themostat housing, as it was like "welded" into manifold. At any rate after the heavy work done,we replaced both the wiper bank of switches as well as the electric eye. Everything lit up including the reverse light on the shifter. Joy was short lived as the reverse light went out never return after several restarts of car. Wed. night we will try a new assult on the console to repair the console lights. I was at AutoZone and they have a string light thingy for $15.00. I want to try that in the console. If it works I will post pictures.