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Need help with my ford explorer?
I drive a 1999 ford explorer v8 5.0l
Recently i had to change the headlight switch bcuz it burned, anyways i got another problem now, the dash lights dont work, the dimmer knob doesnt work either. Its not the check engine lights. Its the lights that let yu see at night how fast yur going and all those things
2 Answers
- FredLv 49 years agoFavorite Answer
Please check fuses...Sometimes the Bulbs might be burnt too.I mean the little bulbs the dash boards uses..
Or you can do this one trick and if it works for you then fine! hahahaha...If it happens that they are some loose contacts within the dash light circuit then this might do a little of help, but not guaranteed and dont rate me negative..haha..okay this it : turn on the headlamp and hit hard the top of the dashboard where the Instrumental Panel is located (Thats the speedometer and stuff)with your hand. use your arms to make shade and see if the dash lights comes on ?? Hahaha yeah..It worked for me before! lol
yeah so If it doesn't work for you, get your car checked by an auto electrician...
Source(s): Personal experience - BlissLv 49 years ago
Check fuse #11, page 182 owners manual.
https://owner.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagen...
Make sure it is the right switch, I believe there may be more than one depending on vehicle options (auto lamps, fog lamps, etc). If the switch did burn internal of the switch this creates heat, the connector could be burned/melted. The heat damages/expands the metal terminals in the headlamp switch connector causing loose or no connection of the metal terminals. If this is the case, the loose terminals will create heat and burn up the new switch. Replacing switch and connector is very common.