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Instrument Cluster Lights Not Working

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mike821504, Nov 11, 2015.

  1. Nov 11, 2015 at 1:00 PM
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    mike821504

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    Hello all! First post and need some help with my 2007 V6 4x4. I conducted a search with no results, if I missed it please point me in the direction! LOL
    I just noticed yesterday that the lights in my gauge cluster are not working. I think the only one that does is the transmission indicator. I DID check the fuses. Hell I pulled all of them twice to make sure. I removed the dash assy and looked around, am I correct there is no bulb to replace in this setup like there was in my old '85? Will I need a new cluster, and where can I get one???
    Thanks for your help in advance!!!
    -Mike
     
  2. Nov 11, 2015 at 2:30 PM
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    it uses LEDs and have you checked to make sure you didn't turn the dimmer all the way down?
     
  3. Nov 11, 2015 at 2:33 PM
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    Oh yeah, that was the first thing I checked. Spun that thing back and fourth. LOL Usually when dimmed down, the odometer light stays on correct?
     
  4. Nov 11, 2015 at 2:47 PM
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    Odometer should dim proportionately with the rest of the lights.
     
  5. Nov 11, 2015 at 2:54 PM
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    AH okay thanks, that is not working either. Looks like I am more than likely going to have to replace the cluster then...
     
  6. Nov 11, 2015 at 2:58 PM
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    I wouldn't do that. It's most likely a cheap simple fix. A new cluster will be expensive, and may not fix the issue.
     
  7. Nov 11, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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    Any recommendation on where I can start troubleshooting?
     
  8. Nov 11, 2015 at 3:03 PM
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    I would check with a dealership, they may have run into this before
     
  9. Nov 11, 2015 at 3:04 PM
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    I believe the tranny indicator is seperate from the rest of the dash. So that means there's no power getting to it. If your certain the fuses are good then I would check power at the dimmer switch.
     
  10. Nov 11, 2015 at 3:06 PM
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    Good to Go! Thanks for your help Chris! I might have to check back! HAHAAAAA
     

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