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rscott94 Mar 10, 2014 08:35 PM

Gauge Cluster Won't Light Up
 
I checked the fuse's and they were all good. I haven't checked the light bulbs because I find it hard to believe all of the bulbs would blow at once. Any idea what it could be???

Thanks!

wssix99 Mar 11, 2014 06:57 AM

Do the lights behind your radio and HVAC panel have the same issue?

...moving to the electronics section.

rscott94 Mar 11, 2014 08:38 PM


Originally Posted by wssix99 (Post 18076334)
Do the lights behind your radio and HVAC panel have the same issue?

...moving to the electronics section.

Just checked.. No the HVAC panel does not light up either. It's just weird cause they were working fine until I changed out my console. Any ideas what it could be?

Thanks and sorry about putting this in the wrong section.

wssix99 Mar 11, 2014 09:43 PM

75% of the time, folks just have the dimmer control by the headlight switch in the off position.

rscott94 Mar 11, 2014 10:47 PM


Originally Posted by wssix99 (Post 18078008)
75% of the time, folks just have the dimmer control by the headlight switch in the off position.

No, lol made sure that was on so I wouldn't look like a idiot.

WhiteBird00 Mar 12, 2014 06:50 AM

Check your fuses again, particularly the IP DIMMER and TAIL LPS fuses. Never rely on a visual inspection... fuses (especially old fuses) can be blown but appear normal. Always use a fuse tester or multimeter to test or replace with a known good fuse.

wssix99 Mar 12, 2014 08:02 AM


Originally Posted by rscott94 (Post 18078111)
No, lol made sure that was on so I wouldn't look like a idiot.

I had to ask. There are threads that go on for days and the dimmer is just off.

I'd definitely switch out the fuses as Whitebird suggests. If that doesn't work, the next thing would be to check/test the wiring at the headlight switch/dimmer module.

rscott94 Aug 1, 2014 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by WhiteBird00 (Post 18078410)
Check your fuses again, particularly the IP DIMMER and TAIL LPS fuses. Never rely on a visual inspection... fuses (especially old fuses) can be blown but appear normal. Always use a fuse tester or multimeter to test or replace with a known good fuse.

Sorry for the late reply been really busy here lately. I checked my fuses with a multimeter and everything was good even the TAIL LPS fuse.


Originally Posted by wssix99 (Post 18078480)
I had to ask. There are threads that go on for days and the dimmer is just off.

I'd definitely switch out the fuses as Whitebird suggests. If that doesn't work, the next thing would be to check/test the wiring at the headlight switch/dimmer module.

Yeah the fuses were good and haven't had a chance to check the wiring yet. Another thing that happens is my radio (aftermarket) works when it wants to. It acts as if it's dead won't do anything at all but then I get in somedays and it's on. Is is possible that something could be going wrong with the fuse panel itself?

rscott94 Aug 7, 2014 10:06 AM

Bump..

WhiteBird00 Aug 7, 2014 11:31 AM

The clue here is "they were working fine until I changed out my console". It would seem that something was broken/disconnected/shorted during the console change. I'd pull the console and go through the steps again checking for maybe a ground wire that didn't get reconnected or some similar small item that can make a big difference.

The radio problem is unlikely to be related since it doesn't share any circuitry with the dash lights. It could very well be the infamous BCM bad solder problem. Do a search for "BCM fix" to get more information.


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