1983 FORD RANGER DASH LIGHTS?
I have a 1983 ford ranger, I come on here when I can't find something out about it, The dash lights do not come on and I don't know why everything else works except the dash lights, I don't understand, I haven't checked any fuses yet I will do that tomorrow, but I don't think that is the case since it is wired to the headlights which work perfectly fine, thanks!
Normally when dash lights go out your taillights are out too. And this is usually a blown fuse.
I find it truly amazing what you expect from a now 33 year old truck. Wonders i suspect well no way and no how sunshine.
Try changing the bulbs…
You need to take the instrument binnacle out to have a look behind. The cluster will contain several bulbs and the fact they are 'all' out points to a bad connection or break on the printed circuit. If there's a 'multi-plug' feeding the unit from the loom this is also suspect. I feel sure this is just a bad connection somewhere.
Best of luck with the restoration!
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