MAJOR gauge issue..

Fork501 · 12-10-2004, 08:55 PM

I went to turn on the lights of my car tonight, when I discovered that my gauge lights wouldn't come on!

I found a blown fuse, but when I replaced that, I discovered it was only for my parking lights, which should ALSO be for my gauges.. I took the gauge panel out, and I hear a sound like something is moving in there. I don't know if there are fuses for the gauges, but if there are, does anyone know how to get to them?

Someone please help me, I can't drive at night at this current time, and it's very dangerous.

~Derek

Fork501 · 12-10-2004, 08:56 PM

I'm sorry.. I failed to mention that I have a 1996 Ford Mustang v6 3.8L Convertible

joe4speed · 12-18-2004, 04:40 AM

Do they flicker on and off if you adjust the dash light dimmer switch?

Fork501 · 12-18-2004, 10:26 PM

Actually.. after careful inspection, I discovered that NONE of my dash lights come on. Lighter/AC Knobs/Gauges/Clock... The clock will be the brightness it is, and when I turn on the headlights, it gets really dim. It's as though the dimmer went out or something. I have no idea. My dad thought it would be my wires, but I checked it, and I have continuity from the switch all the way through the end of the wire. I can't figure out why the lights inside won't come on.

~Derek

12-10-2004, 08:55 PM	#1
Fork501 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	MAJOR gauge issue.. I went to turn on the lights of my car tonight, when I discovered that my gauge lights wouldn't come on! I found a blown fuse, but when I replaced that, I discovered it was only for my parking lights, which should ALSO be for my gauges.. I took the gauge panel out, and I hear a sound like something is moving in there. I don't know if there are fuses for the gauges, but if there are, does anyone know how to get to them? Someone please help me, I can't drive at night at this current time, and it's very dangerous. ~Derek

12-10-2004, 08:56 PM	#2
Fork501 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	Re: MAJOR gauge issue.. I'm sorry.. I failed to mention that I have a 1996 Ford Mustang v6 3.8L Convertible

12-18-2004, 04:40 AM	#3
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Re: MAJOR gauge issue.. Do they flicker on and off if you adjust the dash light dimmer switch? __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

12-18-2004, 10:26 PM	#4
Fork501 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	Re: MAJOR gauge issue.. Actually.. after careful inspection, I discovered that NONE of my dash lights come on. Lighter/AC Knobs/Gauges/Clock... The clock will be the brightness it is, and when I turn on the headlights, it gets really dim. It's as though the dimmer went out or something. I have no idea. My dad thought it would be my wires, but I checked it, and I have continuity from the switch all the way through the end of the wire. I can't figure out why the lights inside won't come on. ~Derek

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