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hey guys my backlight on my gauge isnt coming on just wondering if anyone knows what i could do about it?
 

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Check the "INST LMPS" fuse. Also twist the headlight knob, the switch could be corroding.
 

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Check the "INST LMPS" fuse. Also twist the headlight knob, the switch could be corroding.

ok does it have a bulb or what and if so can it be changed? i have never delt with one before
 

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There's 5 or so instrument cluster light sockets, on the back of the cluster so if they're all out I would be quicker to suspect the fuse or the dimmer switch on the headlight switch.
 

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There's 5 or so instrument cluster light sockets, on the back of the cluster so if they're all out I would be quicker to suspect the fuse or the dimmer switch on the headlight switch.

ok thanks brother
 

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