I have a 1994 Ford Mustang and the dashboard lights are extremely dim... like on the speedometer and odometer.. I've looked for like a switch or something to make it less dim cause i have that in my 02 sentra.. what do i do to fix it?
2006-09-08 03:28:22 · 9 answers · asked by fenwaynomar45 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Every car should have a dimmer switch located next to, or near the headlight switch(es). If you've tried adjusting that already then you have a problem with either the bulbs, wiring, or the dimmer switch itself. I've had a switch break one of my cars before. It wouldn't adjust anymore. Check and make sure the dimmer switch itself is still operable. then check the bulbs and the wiring. The wiring you'll need to test with a voltage meter or one of those wire testing screwdrivers that has a light on the end. If you're going to use one of those, the brighter the glow, the more current is running through the wire. If you have a dim or no glow from the tester, that means you have a problem with either the wiring itself or something is impeding the flow to the wire.
2006-09-08 03:58:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the mid 90's Mustangs had problems with the small bulbs inside the instrument cluster blowing out. If only a couple blow, the others will still shine giving the look of a dim dash. If you remove the cluster, the bulbs are right on the back of it.
2006-09-08 10:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by familytyes05 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, I believe they circle the problem for you. Yeah, I'm pretty sure that it is a blue and white circle...
Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Maybe try other bulbs in there and see if it fixes the problem.
If it comes down to it, call a Ford dealer and ask. They will never know who you are.
2006-09-08 10:37:26 · answer #3 · answered by onceuponatime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check if the bulbs are busted, if yes, replace the busted bulbs. what i did to my dashboard was dismantled the gauge cluster and wipe the inside of the glass cover, Voila! brighter as ever.
2006-09-08 10:33:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just check your fuses, but If you haven't found a dial or switch for dimming or brightening your lights then look harder because it's there..
2006-09-08 11:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by That_guy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need a good pair of Night Vision goggles. That'll fix'r right up.
2006-09-08 10:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sounds like you have a bad ground, if thats it just hook a stronger ground wire.
2006-09-11 21:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check fuses, check alternator, check battery, check wiring
2006-09-08 10:33:41 · answer #8 · answered by chavito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there should be a "dimmer" switch or "wheel" . maybe it is defective??
2006-09-08 10:42:09 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋