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Dash lights out

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by tarheelfan_08, May 28, 2016.

  1. May 28, 2016 at 5:05 PM
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    tarheelfan_08

    tarheelfan_08 [OP] Carolina Alliance

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    Just noticed tonight that my dash lights are out. In specific it is only the rpm and speedometer lights. Any ideas on what to check or how to check them. I am by no means a car guy so if it's better for me to take to the dealership let me know.

    Went out today and I washed the vehicle but I do not think that is related. About 2 weeks ago I had a new radio head unit put in not sure if something was wiggled loose from the install.

    Any help/ideas would be appreciated!
     
  2. May 28, 2016 at 5:25 PM
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    AKTACOTRUCK

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    you could just need the bulbs behind the gauge panel replaced, which would be my first step since ALL the lights aren't out. Could be a good opportunity to switch to a new color if you want. I shouldn't think it has much to do with the head unit unless they got fried when (if) the HU was spliced into the dimmer circuit.
     
  3. May 28, 2016 at 5:27 PM
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    tarheelfan_08

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    Scratch that I pulled a fuse and then the dimmer dial started working and controlling again. Not sure if I knocked something loose and hit the dimmer today

    Feel like and idiot now lol
     
  4. May 28, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    AKTACOTRUCK

    AKTACOTRUCK Well-Known Member

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    ;)at least it's fixed!
     

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