Dash board lights out?

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From maxbear2334, The courtesy light comes on when I turn the dimmer switch to turn it on. I can turn the courtesy light on and off. The dashboard lights do not light up even with the dimmer switch set at maximum brightness. I will check the #7 fuse and also check voltage on the dimmer switch.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 9:33 AM (Merged)
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I still would like to know how to replace burned out dashboard lights in a 1997 Ford Explorer Sport 2 Door. Thank You, maxbear2334.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 9:33 AM (Merged)
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What number fuse do you change if the dashboard lights go out?
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 9:34 AM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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You need to check fuse #7 in the interior fuse panel here is a guide to help with the fuse location is the diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 9:34 AM (Merged)
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ROBERT PYLE
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I have no dash lights or tail lights and all fuses are good.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 9:35 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hello,

There is a tail light relay that needs to be checked. Here is a guide to help you test the relay and the location of the relay as well along with the wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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