Can you change dash lights?

Can you change dash lights?

Swap in a new bulb for your instrument panel lights. You’ve probably replaced burned-out headlights and taillights yourself. But if you’ve backed away from replacing burned-out dashboard lights because you thought the job was too complicated, you’re now out of excuses. Removing dash trim panels is actually easy.

How to fix lost dash lights after installing a stereo?

Disconnect all orange wires and report back. Click to expand… I tied some electrical tape to it and left it. Post a pic of your wiring. If it grounded out it should have popped a fuse. If the radio is completely disconnected, harness and all, just the factory plugs remaining, do the dash lights work? If not it is hopefully a fuse.

What did I do with my dash lights?

The only way they dim is when you turn on the headlights. Right, what did you do with it? If it is grounding out it would cause the dash lights to fail. Disconnect all orange wires and report back. Click to expand… I tied some electrical tape to it and left it. Post a pic of your wiring. If it grounded out it should have popped a fuse.

Why is my dash light dimmer not working?

Pushing the radio into the dash put the housing in contact with a grounded surface in the dash which made a dead short to ground on the dash light circuit. But I am surprised that the antenna ground didn’t pop it first. Possibly the dash light circuit was rated for a much smaller fuse and the short toasted the dash light dimmer.

What kind of dash lights do I need for a stereo?

OME 885’s, Derped FJ TRD Wheels, Hankook Dynapro’s ATM 265/75/16’s, Retro’s, WeatherTech Liners, Fog Light Mod, Bak Flip F-1, N-Fab Steps, 20% Tint, complete stereo, heated mirrors, Katzkin seats!! I dont know if this helps, but the pioneers do not dim with the dimmer switch.

Disconnect all orange wires and report back. Click to expand… I tied some electrical tape to it and left it. Post a pic of your wiring. If it grounded out it should have popped a fuse. If the radio is completely disconnected, harness and all, just the factory plugs remaining, do the dash lights work? If not it is hopefully a fuse.

The only way they dim is when you turn on the headlights. Right, what did you do with it? If it is grounding out it would cause the dash lights to fail. Disconnect all orange wires and report back. Click to expand… I tied some electrical tape to it and left it. Post a pic of your wiring. If it grounded out it should have popped a fuse.

Why are the lights on my dashboard not working?

Adjust the dial or knob to see if that fixes the problem. If the switch was accidentally bumped, your dashboard lights might have been turned off. Flip the switch or turn the dial or knob up and see if the lights on your dash come on or get brighter. If adjusting the switch doesn’t work, you may have a blown fuse or bad lightbulb.

OME 885’s, Derped FJ TRD Wheels, Hankook Dynapro’s ATM 265/75/16’s, Retro’s, WeatherTech Liners, Fog Light Mod, Bak Flip F-1, N-Fab Steps, 20% Tint, complete stereo, heated mirrors, Katzkin seats!! I dont know if this helps, but the pioneers do not dim with the dimmer switch.

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