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Dash lights don't work

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Jeff7477

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Alright, 2 years or so ago all my dashboard lights went out. I have lived with it since then cause they aren't really "needed". Now i'm getting back into my stang and want to get all its rough edges iron out.

What are the possible causes of this? I have checked all the fuses and they are good. I've heard about something possibly being related to my aftermarket radio, but it works perfectly fine so I don't think its wired wrong.

All my warning guages like Parking brake, check engine, etc work. Its just the backlight of the guages.

Anyone got a clue?
 

Saleen0679

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Check your IP dimmer switch and/or the wiring going to it.
 

Jason 302

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Well, my dash kept blowing the lights fuse a couple years ago. Turned out on of my radio wires was shorting out, but you've already ruled those two out so I don't have any idea.
 

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hey i have a problem that would fit here. My headlight, fog light and rear defr. light things dont work. The hazard emblem light is on but the other arent. And if i try and push the rear defr. that little orange light wont turn on. SO???
 

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Also check the connector on the back of the instrument panel. Mine had corroded connections. It was the connector on the right side of the panel when you pull the gauge cluster out. The contacts are pretty sketchy. Kind of like a computer card has those thin copper strip contacts. A little scuffing and bingo...I could see rpms and mph again!
 
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