Ford discovered that following cold temperature start ups, the instrument cluster may lose power. Dec 27, 2012 · 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - dash lights not working? - well, my dash lights are not working, all of my informative lights are working like 4x4 and such but my spedo and tach and such are not lighting up? Also my radio controls and my door switches. Remove the two 7mm screws behind the knee bolster on either side of the steering column. Dec 23, 2014 · Parking lights, dash lights and tail lights not working. 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - Rear tail lights not working - 2011 FX2-problem is: turn on headlights and no lights turn on rear of truck. Anybody have any ideas? Reply Like. Fan not working - Fan connector at BCM faulty, replaced for $60. I can hear it click on and the interior dash lights brighten as usual, but the headlights don't come on. Loose wires will cause the display screen to shut off and on Nov 19, 2017 · I had the same issue with high beams not working and not appearing on dash. . Next examine the wiring harness surrounding the shift lever. That can include screws going into the dash, bolts through the door Dec 2, 2022 · 2015 - 2020 Ford F150 - ford F150 Dash screen goes blank - got 2016 f150 4x4 While I am driving dash display goes bezerk flashing Not In park Mode . This is just a Mar 16, 2023 · Press and hold down the SEL or RESET knob or button until the instrument cluster lights come on and then release it. 2) Get in the truck, start it. Dec 27, 2010 · Corrosion is common when these get hot. what i've done so far to detect the problem is; 1) replaced the iwe solenoid. I used a light tester and found that I wasnt getting any Sep 9, 2020 · 2020 Instrument Cluster Not Working. Also I have noticed I do not hear a chime when I leave my headlight switch on with the truck off Feb 10, 2012 · So it wasn't too bad of a deal in the end. 2. Super Duty/Heavy Duty. Aug 6, 2012 · 1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Dash indicator lights - Working on a 1978 F100. Dec 3, 2008 · 2004 - 2008 F150 - 2006 F150 4x4 not working - Okay, I have a 2006 F150 4x4 5. Sep 12, 2019 · Sorry for the novel. Jul 3, 2015 · I took it to the dealer, I'm no mechanic, so I'll have to cough up $800 to get it fixed. Each successive press of the Sel/reset button initiates a new cycling of all the gauges. While hte truck is running, flip your lights to automatic then all the way over to on (manual) on the right, then back all the way to the left. Then look for ANY non-factory wiring, or harness damage. 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - dash lights don't work - Ok guys, I have a 1991 F250, the dash lights don't work. 4x4 does not engage, and the 4x4 Hi light on the dash does not illuminate. If they don't, it's most likely the bulbs (or a wiring issue). It is not critical -- just aggravating. The blower does not work on any speed. All dash illuminations which normally would come on did (fans blew, infotainment operated, etc. The fuse may be labeled gauges, clusters, or something similar. Dec 26, 2012 · And, when working on grounds it takes "fixing" several usually before you get the right one as they can cause strange symptoms. Oct 13, 2016 · I pulled the cluster, but couldn't figure out how to get to the lights without risk of damaging needles. The most common reason for tail light not working is a blasted fuse. I took it to the ford dealership and spoke directly to the ford dealer rep. Turn your vehicle and headlights on. All gauges work. Jul 6, 2015 · A malfunction in the parking brake light circuit resulted in the rear brakes overheating on a 2000 Ford F150. • the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad. I notice that whenever the no-start condition appears, the "P" fails to illuminate the typical orange color. This should successfully reset the instrument cluster on your Ford F150. Since your wiper headlight light works, I suspect the power to the cluster is going to be good. - Hi I have a 2008 F250 Powerstroke 6. It doesn't need to be shiny, just clean. Brake lights work, turn signals work, just no 'running' lights when headlights on. Replaced flasher and all dash light bulbs. Either light should come on as you ground the appropriate wire. Here's what happens: 1) Get in the truck, start it. They can be burnt out on the end inside where you can't see it through the glass. Dome light, wipers, and power windows do not work - I have a 1997 F150 4x4 4. All exterior lights work. Thanks in advance. Controls on Dash (center) console not working; A/C, Heater, Radio, defrosters, etc. Mar 7, 2024 · 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - 02 F150 4x4 not working, light stays on in the dash - 2002 F150 XLT, 4. 09-22-2010, 07:12 PM. My mechanic said he can replace the bulb -- but it costs about $125. Door Open. I’ve also noticed that my miles to empty calculation Apr 7, 2023 · Charging system - faulty connector at the alternator, they are replacing that connector for $60. Feb 25, 2015 · The system will turn off the lights if: • the ignition is turned on. I have been having an issue while driving where the truck acts like it wants to shift into park or rev while going down the road. This might not be your problem but it's something to check. The dash light on my 2006 F-150 that illuminates the odometer in the bottom right corner of my dash has gone out. Clean them and bend them a little to make firm contact. The thing about an odometer that isn’t working like it should such as when it is dim or it is flickering is that it is usually tied to the entire dashboard. Lately 2-3 times a day, lasting 3-4 seconds a time. I have a Ford F150 I just got a few weeks ago and the gauges have all gone out. # 3. Sources. This includes the instrument cluster illumination and the climate selector illumination. When I took apart the dash, I noticed most of the bulbs in the gauge cluster were blown and I couldn't get voltage to go through post H in the headlight switch. by Gary Peterson » Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:32 pm. We have compiled here all the reasons in detail. The problem has continued since and will randomly come on for short periods of time then go back off. After review of the wiring diagrams found I had improperly installed the illumination ground wire since there was not one in the new radio Within 5 seconds, release the Sel/reset button. ) Now my dimmer for the instrument panel will not dim the lights. Help!!! no gauges, power windows and radio. 6L I recently had to pull a guy out of a mud hole and in the process had mud everywhere. Fuse isn’t blown, brake lights work. Yesterday I installed a boss double din in my 2005 f150. 10-05-2001 09:42 PM. #3 · Jun 17, 2009. I replaced the transfer case shift motor. 0L, automatic (6R80), 4 x 2, Stock, Towing package (without verifying weight9,800 lb), column shift Our truck would occasionally not start. It’s completely black with no lights for the ambient lighting behind the speedo and other gauges. I was messing with the interior lights and accidentally popped that fuse. Those barrel fuses can look fine but still be bad. Tags. Drop the steering wheel down all the way, lift Feb 9, 2017 · Ford has issued a 2017 F-150 recall covering a total of approximately 8,000 trucks. 1) When radio volume/pwr knob pushed the clock shows briefly in the led window above the console. Looks like the light switch may have been replaced at some point, but prongs on the top aren't plugged into anything and I can't find a suitable female plug. Use the trim panel tool and work your way around the trim piece surrounding the instrument cluster to pry it loose. Below is a list of the possible reasons and how to fix them. The instrument cluster begins its self-test. So, Below is what I'm workin' with as far as interior lights go. signals light will not Mar 10, 2016 · Received 7 Likes on 4 Posts. Fuse 6 is the parking lights, BSM, and instrument panel illumination. Oct 21, 2011 · Get light sandpaper and LIGHTLY sand the contact until the copper brightens up a little. Dec 15, 2017 · 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - Wrench pop up, odometer blank and non working speedometer - 2013 Ford F150 FX4 with 77K. by Steve83 » Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:20 pm. It will light up when I first start the truck and I`m sure it is going into 4x4 mode. 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - 2014 Radio Lights Not working - The radio works but I have no lighting on the dials/controls below the digital readout that shows what station is on. Check for a battery-shaped warning on your truck dashboard. The second most common cause is a faulty relay. However, neither direction lights up the green turn signal indicator arrows Jul 2, 2013 · 1. I just got a 1990 F150 (2WD 6cyl) and can't seem to get the lights behind the gauge cluster going. but when i pull the light switch the whole way out i have headlights May 17, 2023 · Seems like a dead battery, but it's just a loose connector. Then, turn on your headlights. Dome light does not work, either. F150 2012. Common issues that our repair resolves: The benefits of this instrument cluster repair service are: Just reinstall the instrument cluster in your 2009-2010 Ford F150, and you’re back in business! Please contact us at 800-547-2049 if you have any questions. You don’t need to start your car, but you do need power running to the lights. Dec 11, 2009 · 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - 4x4 not working - My buddy has a 2001 f150, and recently the 4wd stopped working. i have a 2005 ford f-150 and I drove it last night and everything worked fine shut it off and turned it back on this morning and the dome light, stereo, gauges and the power windows are not working. I can hear the duct work changing direction behind the dash as I move the blower selector from dash to Dec 2, 2021 · When all of the gauges or warning lights in your car stop working at once, the problem is something that all of the gauges and lights share in common. It's fuse is also intact. 4. Ground the other lead to your volt meter. 1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - No dash lights - The instrument panel lights on My truck are not working. Turn on the headlights, you should see a minimum of 11 volts. Just picked up a 09 F150 FX4 and it does the same thing, confusing as my dealer or Ford central knows nothing about it. So I checked the fuse and it is good. Okay I have taken the dash apart and removed the CC Display. This fuse is known to give out in the F-150. When I turn on a blinker I hear the ticking and looking at the lamps on the outside of the truck, they are in fact blinking. The dash lights and other lights like the heat (all lights under the stereo) don't come one anymore? Apr 21, 2017 · 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - Instrument cluster not working- 2011 - Yesterday as i start my truck, i notice nothing on my dash comes on (gauges, odo, backlights), nothing. I have a 2018 Ford F150 XL. The only way to be sure is to do a continuity check with a multimeter. Headlights, Turn signals, brakes, tail lights, all Jan 27, 2017 · First, no dash lights. This issue has happened multiple times while driving. Instrument Panel Light Issue. Check the F29 fuse to see if it's blown and replace. They just pull their clusters and solder a bad joint on the circuit board. About 3 weeks ago I went to start my truck and my instrument cluster display was blank. Radio will not work. When I put the switch into 4x4 Hi nothing happens. Aug 24, 2023 · The GPS issue is typically an indication that your APIM is going bad. I have checked the fuses and found only one that was blown, but it was for the rear auxillary outlet which I have never used. Discovered tail lights, license plate light, and running lights also. This usually occurs when a wire is not properly grounded. Including the lights behind the heat/ac controls. Consult your owner’s manual for the exact location and a diagram of the fuses. May 17, 2010 · My solution is a toggle switch that takes the tail and dash light connections off the headlight switch and runs it through it's own on/off circuit. Easy solutions are also provided to fix each issue Aug 27, 2017 · The blower does not work at all regardless of whether the lights are on or off. The next most prevalent cause is a burned-out light bulb. Usual Solution: Usually the fast dash turn light indicates a turn signal bulb is burnt out and an inspection outside the vehicle enables you to see which one is out, you buy a new one and the problem is solved. Gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, fail to light up in Dec 24, 2010 · I bought the truck back in may of this year (used 2006 f150). Oct 29, 2020 · Maintenance Shop - Instrument Cluster (fuel, oil, & Temp) Lights Not Working 2013 f150 - Hey guys. 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - rpm gauge dash light not working - 2014 f150 xlt. 2015 - 2020 F150 - 2018 F150 Instrument Cluster - Need help guys. I am a frequent lurker on this forum and decided I should contribute with what limited info I can: Changed oil and shop notified me my license plate lights / lamps were not working. Dec 14, 2018 · 2011 Ford F150 Lariat, 5. My usual mechanic traced problem to $850 PCM. When you switch it into either 4wd hi or 4wd lo the indicator light on the dash does not come on, nor do you hear any sounds like the 4 wheel drive has engaged. First time it was the switch itself, and put a used one in from the junkyard, and time they worked, Aug 14, 2009 · 1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Instrument panel lights not working - When I turn my parking lights or headlights on, my lights on the dash dont come on. The dome light works when the door is open and Aug 22, 2010 · 1 / 1. 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 87 dash light problem - The dash lights have quit working on my 87 F150. Sep 14, 2018 · 2004 - 2008 Ford F150 - Dash lights Not Working - Hello Guys, I have a 2007 ford f150 lariat supercrew. Oct 3, 2011 · 2004 - 2008 Ford F150 - Automatic Lights Not Working - A couple hundred miles from 100,000 on my 2007 F150 and never had any problems at all. I have a 2004 f-150 screw with 5. It's fuse 21. Here's a list of what doesn't work: * No lights for the speedometer, etc (white background style) * No power to cigarette lighter * No power to the shift indicator on the console between the seats (no lights but bulb is good) * No background light to the light switch or the radio buttons, etc. Cut the interior lights, radio, and instrument cluster that I noticed. 06-07-2012, 09:23 PM. 2004 - 2008 Ford F150 - Dash Light Dimmer Problem - I installed some leds by tapping into the dimmer wire in the 4x4 switch (I have a 2wd so it is the wires behind the coin holder. The problem I am having is that when I switch into 4 wheel high or low the indicator does not light up. Rotate the headlight **** all the way counter-clockwise, just before the point at which it clicks into place and the dome light comes on. Dec 15, 2011 · Quote: Originally Posted by FORDy-Something. the dash lights are NOT working and every light besides them is working. Your car’s battery is dying. I have them turned on under the truck settings >lighting and have tried them while in gear but still Sep 22, 2010 · 4x4 indicator light not working. Check the voltage on BOTH sides of the dash illumination fuse, and report your results. To end, turn the ignition switch to OFF, or vehicle speed exceeds 1. The lighter doesnt work either or the radio illumination. I noticed it this morning on my Apr 22, 2009 · Good luck. Any ideas? Thanks! Nov 26, 2008 · 2003 F150 Blown Fuse/No Dash Lights. Push and release the Sel/reset button button 3 times repeatedly. 2015 - 2020 Ford F150 - License plate lamps / lights not workingSOLVED - Hey, all. With hubs in Auto position, truck running and in park, I rotate the 4x4 switch clockwise from 2WD -HI to the 4x4 HI and nothing happens. 1997 - 2003 F150 - 98 F150 - Dash Panel Lights not working - I am having some issues with my dash panel lights. 1999 to 2016 Super Duty - Dash light dimmer not working - The dimmer wheel next to the light switch doesn't do anything on my 2000 F250. The little blue light on the bottom corner of my rpm gauge is not working. Radio lights don't work at all and may be unrelated to this problem. I've checked all fuses and they are all good. * All green lights work Mar 3, 2020 · 2015 - 2020 Ford F150 - Daytime Running Lights not working -which fuse? - My daytime running lights seem to not be working. At the same time, my washer pump doesn't work either. When they are supposed to be on they do flash, very quickly, every 4 seconds. I can't find any fuse that is burnt and when my remote starter (installed 5 years ago) is running, the dash lights flash with it's relay. 2005 F250 Powerstroke The tail lights, parking lights and dash lights are not working. Previously, when I started the truck, the display would show the Ford logo and then within a few seconds would load the navigation map/home screen. The recall is specific to F-150s equipped with the eight-inch productivity screen. Connect a volt meter to # 10 on the harness plug. Compressed Air Oct 27, 2023 · Problem: Turn signal dash lights flash fast on my 2018 F150 and probably many similar trucks and cars. I have heard it could be the shift lever, instrument cluster, fuses, etc. 4L 43000mi. Whether setting idle or driving down the road, the dash lights/gauges will go completely dark, and then will light back up. 3) CD Player controls work. once I shift the truck . 4L 4x4. So most of you know that the 99-03 F150s that have their Odometer, Compass, and temp stop displaying have a fix. Mar 17, 2020 · One thing you could have tried would be to bake the circuit boards in an oven to get the solder to flow enough to reconnect. I've checked the dash light control; every other light in the cab works fine, just those built into the knobs that I need to see what Jun 7, 2022 · 1979 F250 camper special, regular cab, 460ci, from what I see everything seems to stock as far as wiring, stock dash. Reply Like. RPM Gauge, Revolution Counter, Tachometerall the same so you are correct. The 4x4 lights will light up on the dash when i start the truck,but will not engage in 4x4. Blinker, fasten belts, and break light work on dash. /. Found problem. 00!!!!! Jan 5, 2005 · My dash lights stopped working when I turn on my headlamp switch. It will turn on and off the dome lights but will not dim. Turn signals work, but the left dash indicator light does not and the right one does. Jan 12, 2016 · MORE DASH LIGHT HELP HERE https://www. Feb 8, 2023 · As a result, a Ford F150 in that situation may shut off its display screen, air conditioners, radio, and other functions. The green headlight icon on the dash used to come on during the day but now it doesn't. Top Answer. 4) Cigarette lighter works. Jun 14, 2004 · When it's out you can check or replace the bulbs. The Ford F-150's instrument cluster can stop working due to a combination of causes that include a blown fuse and a faulty wiring harness in the steering column. A guy at work says his does the same and during the day if you hold your hand over a small sensor on the top (?) of the dash after about a minute the dash lights will Aug 28, 2014 · On the 1992 F150 Custom I just bought (223k miles) the turn signal indicators in the dash (the green arrows) don't blink when the signals are on. I've taken the instrument cluster and head light switch out and traced out the wiring. I hit the dash and all the lights came back on, temporarily, but now the Oct 5, 2022 · The most common cause of a Ford F-150’s tail lights not working is a blown fuse. The panel lights dim to about half their brightness. No radio light, no gear selection light, no lights in dash. youtube. Dec 14, 2011 · 4. It moves and clicks into the dome light detent, but the dash lights do not brighten or dim and the dome light does not come on. I used the 4 wheel drive twice Sunday morning, once at the house, everything worked fine, drove 40 miles and used Oct 22, 2017 · Engine / Drivetrain Talk - 4x4 not working, 1999 f150 - My 4x4 recently quit working. Should fix it right away. Nov 14, 2017 · Reply Like. Jan 17, 2011 · 1990 dash light question. Feb 28, 2017 · Driving down the road, my gauge lights went out. Running Lights not working. 2) Hazard button works and turns hazards on. None of them not even the climate control panel. Sep 11, 2009 · Dash Lights on 2006 F-150. Lights work, power windows works, everything appears to function normally just the gauges. In addition to the excellent advice posted above, the headlight switch can also be suspect. com/watch?v=O-cIxHhObdE&t=20sHELP IN DECRIPTION BELOW ALSOAuto Repair Videos: How to fix your Dash lights that Jan 5, 2015 · Fingers crossed. Feb 15, 2014 · Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts. 4x4 light does not come on. Start by looking in the fuse cover label for everything that fuse feeds. 3) replaced the iso relays under the hood. • the lock button on the remote control is pressed. I took it apart the other day, but it seems that Ford has replaced the old twist in bulbs Jun 10, 2013 · None of my Gauges Work [SOLVED] by iamchairs » Mon Jun 10, 2013 3:54 pm. Turn on the parking lights or headlights, doesn't matter. 2011 F150 Fails to Start: Park Indicator. The bulb needs replacement. We recently replaced the heater core on the truck, Jun 8, 2012 · Check your brake light switch, make sure all lights are working with lite pressure on pedal, if third brake light is out, cruise will not work, also if brake light switch is bad, my wires in connector to switch were bad had to replace switch and connector. I turned the headlight switch up and down, wiggled it, etc thinking the customer had other people and his friends working on it saying they checked everything and didn't even have the fuse in its spot for the dash lights that was There might be a blown fuse. AllenW. 1987 - 1996 F150 - dash lights stopped working - Last night the dash lights on my truck quit working. The dimmer switch calibration has been done. Hopefully this helps anyone with a similar issue. then look at the tabs on the bulb sockets. did not work. Nov 28, 2016 · 1999 to 2016 Super Duty - intermittently losing dash power, gauges, radio, ect. May 22, 2014 · 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - 2010 dash lights not on during daylight - the service manual states that the dash lights should be on full during daylight. )except for the gear indicator (PRND21) in which, the "P" is normally lit. the dimmer switch appears to not work as nothing will dim now. So, for the 2nd time in 6 months or so, my 2003 F150 has blown the #6 fuse under the hood (Its a 15 amp fuse, I dont have my manual handy but it has to do with autolamp or interior lighting). 1999 to 2016 Super Duty. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Tail lights not working - I got pulled over yesturday for my tail lights being out. Inspect the fuses: Look for any blown fuses related to the dash lights. Mar 21, 2015 · Because rpm gauge certainly made it confusing to understand what I was talking about. Pull the gauge cluster and clean the contacts between the connector and the cluster, pull the bulbs check their condition and clean those contacts as well. Turn the switch and hear 5 clicks from the relays behind dash. Wondering if anyone Apr 20, 2023 · There are many possible reasons for your Ford F150 dash lights and tail lights failing to work. Locate the dimmer switch for your lights. If your Ford F150 is slow to turn on during ignition, it may indicate battery failure. 7, 8 info center display). Feb 10, 2018 · I had turn signals that worked on my father's 1977 F150 but the lights that light up the speedometer, fuel, oil pressure, etc. Turning the blower on immediately creates the same issue as the lights. But it should only blow when the headlight knob is pulled out; otherwise, the fuse has no power to blow. I found that my lever was pulled out. A ford f150 comes with several fuse compartments. I've checked all of the fuses/relays in the compartments under the hood Mar 25, 2022 · Dash lights not working. I was wondering I could get a little advice. • after 25 seconds of illumination. Just a few days ago my needles for the fuel, oil, and both temps stop lighting up. Apr 23, 2015 · Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums. I have checked almost every fuse I can think of and even put a new headlight switch in, still nothing. Replaced all the blown bulbs and headlight switch, and Jan 25, 2012 · Don't do anything yet. Jul 21, 2011 · Received 97 Likes on 75 Posts. 0 with 260k on it losing gauges and radio intermittently while driving. I have the dash mounted switch to switch it into 4x4 Hi 4x4 Low. The customer complai Apr 21, 2011 · Thanks again for all your help! 1999 to 2016 Super Duty - 2004 f250 parking and dash lights not working - I got my 04 f250 4x4 lariat diesel a few months ago and after a month or so it started popping the #17 exterior lamp fuse intermittently. Check the fuses first. 1999 to 2016 Super Duty - No response from 4x4 switch, no light, no nothing. Apr 5, 2014 · 2003 ford f150 "dash lights" not working. Thanks again. I know that one of the bulbs in the back of the instrument cluster specifically is for the left Jun 14, 2022 · Hey guys on this video i will show you a common failure on the shifter switch that most newer Ford trucks like F150 and raptors are having, causing the illum Jul 21, 2016 · Hi guys I would like to share my experience fixing the dashboard that was flashing all the lights and the mileage screen on my Ford F150 2006. 2015 - 2020 Ford F150 - Information Center Display Issues - I have a 2018 F150 (Lariat, SCREW, 2. The lights illuminating the speedometer went out followed by the ones lighting the gas gauge and battery. Hopefully this will help someone else down the road! 2004 - 2008 F150 - Power windows, dash/gauges, radio, ac not working - My truck was fine yesterday morning, but when I got in it after work, nothing worked. Sep 8, 2016 · humming sound sounds like tire noise. Loose Wires. With my 2006 f150 there is a lot of play and won’t work if it’s pulled to far out away from steering column. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position. The power windows, radio, ac, gauges all Apr 3, 2004 · 1997 - 2003 F150 - Electrical Help Please. 5 mph. Feb 4, 2009 · A. I wouldn't think twice about taking the truck back to this guy for wiring work. Mar 10, 2024 · Check the fuse instrument panel: Locate the fuse panel in your Ford F-150, usually found under the dashboard or in the engine compartment. However, now my auto lights on option isn't working. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - dash lights don't work - So my dash lights quit working today, just after they started working for the first time since I've owned the pickup, haven't looked at fuses as its cold as sh*the out. The instrument lights come on nice and bright. After searching for the problem I found the previous owner just cut the wires when he removed his Apr 10, 2020 · Submit An Answer. ALL the other lights work EXCEPT the dash lights. Put the key in the ignition and turn it to the “on” or “accessory” position. - I have a 2007 6. 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 87 f150 no park or running lights help - i have a 87 ford f150 2wd 300 six cyl with a 4 speed my problem is i when i pull the light switch out 1 click i have no lights park or running lights. This 2012 Ford F150 just shut down and won't start due to a loose connection. 0L that randomly fails to start. 6, auto hubs I had read everything I can find on this but nothing is matching what is going on with my truck. Burnt Fuse. I dont know if it is the direct result of the fuse blowing, but it causes my dash lights to go out/not come on and Feb 10, 2014 · 1 / 1. 5) USB port provides power to MP3 player. 2) verified that all fuses were good. (no turn signals, slightly lit up indicators, etc). Watch as the switch is removed and tested and t Oct 7, 2009 · It grounds one for the 4x4 light, and the other for the 4x4LOW light. That means that there is a chance that the entire dashboard’s lights are not working as Nov 25, 2012 · No dash lights work '78 F150 Ranger. Dec 20, 2016 · Re: 1978 F150 Instrument lights don't work, other dash lights do. Jan 9, 2014 · Check the fuse for the keep alive power to the instrument panel. In fact, the orange gear indicator fails to illuminate regardless of which position is selected. This fuse should have power on both sides with the ignition in the on position. I checked fuses 2 16 and 19 and the seems like they were in working Mar 5, 2018 · 03-26-2004 05:58 PM. by B Niesen » Sun Feb 12, 2017 2:11 pm. What should my next step be? Relays behind battery on firewall or the switch itself. If they do, replace the switch. Jan 21, 2018 · If the dash lights work, move to the harness plug. Everything slashes then goes dark nothing Can not see Tachometer or speed neither oil temp or transmission temp. They are not. The four ways work and the brake lights work but my tail lights don't. Quote: Jan 6, 2023 · Ford F150 Dashboard Lights Not Working. The light above the switch does not come on, the 4x4 May 20, 2016 · Step 1 – Remove the instrument cluster. Well I have an 06 XLT and I haven't had my odometer for 2 years and I see a lot of you haven't either. May 10, 2024 · Download Article. Use a trim panel tool to pop the knee bolster loose. After pushing it in (into steering column) it worked again. 04-08 Odometer Blackout Fix. 10 posts · Joined 2008. 1. Speedometer, fuel, rpms, battery, and thermometer all sit at zero. I have a 2011 F150 4x4 with the 5. The fuse for the instrument panel lights is good. Could be just a bit of corrosion. The radio works fine, but the dash board illumination lights don’t work as well as the shift indicator light. They couldn’t replicate the full electrical failure of the cabin, but the service manager surmises that the alternator fault somehow triggered it. If you have failing lights in your Ford F150 Dashboard then this is a sign that your instrument cluster is failing. Oct 2, 2006 · Once I got it back together I found there were no dash illumination lights although radio lights were on, didn't even realize my tail lights were out as well until reading several posts on this site. Reply. Sep 2, 2020 · 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Dash Lights not Working - Hey everyone, today after backing in and loading the boat on the trailer, I went to turn on my headlights and they turned on just fine, but the dash did not light up. 1999 to 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines. Acessory Delay OFF!!!! 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - 2010 King Ranch instrument cluster lights - Lately I've noticed that my lights aren't working or extremely dim at the high and low range of my tachometer and speedometer. When the display is blank it doesn’t record any new mileage. My four wheel drive is not working. Dec 17, 2012 · Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts. If you remove the connector, with the engine running, ground one and then the other. The instrument cluster is the control panel for all your vehicle’s gauges and lights, so when it starts to fail, it can cause many issues. ds we ge nd sr iq vr lq ua dc