Thanks Gilbert and Griesl. I know about the fiber optic thing. I was hoping someone could tell me about a fuse-able link for the console lights. They worked until I shorted the hot wire that runs them. It is just strange that it did not blow any of the fuses in the fuse box. I thought all the lights for the dash and the console where toghether on fuse #1. I don't understand why they all did not fail together. Looking at the Chilton wire diagram I can't find anything that gives me a clue on this one.

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1980 300TD with 1985 300TD Turbo motor and 240D 4 speed.