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Old May 14, 2008 | 04:08 AM
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Default Instrumental Gauge & Center Lights Don't Work!!!

so i disconnected my gauge cluster and i put it back on yesterday and they were working just fine... and then this morning my needles were off so i went to go adjust them and my clock, my radio, and my odometer lights were working and then when i went to turn on my headlights none of the lights weren't working. i went to check fuse #30 panel 7.5 and it wasnt blown out. i dont know what to do i can't see how fast i'm going when i'm driving at night.
Old May 14, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Did you swap your LEDs?... Maybe they'res an open connection...
Old May 14, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Everything is out? Even the cluster? Did you check the dimmer to ensure it is not turned down? That is a common mistake that gets people.

There is no one led or power supply connection that will cause both units to stop lighting. However, if you somehow damaged the dimmer control circuit in the cluster that could cause it, but I doubt that is the case.
Old May 14, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by engifineer
Everything is out? Even the cluster? Did you check the dimmer to ensure it is not turned down? That is a common mistake that gets people.


Good point, it got me the first time...
Old May 15, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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yeah i was gonna close this this morning because i'm embarrassed to say that it was the dimmer... EMBARASSING.. i shall take a walk to the wall of shame.
Old May 15, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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well, it seems to be a common mistake most people make
Old May 15, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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Another one victimized by the dimmer monster!!!! :D

Dont feel bad, it has gotten us all at one point after doing the mods
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true....very true, damn dimmer
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I am guilty as charged of the dimmer monster
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