Instrument panel will not light. Changed fused under hood (#33) and it worked for a few hours. Not working again and cannot figure out why.
Jun 18, 2018 at 4:11 AM
Instrument panel lights not lighting
2001 FORD RANGER
TAMMY LAVALLE
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi Tammy and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.
The first thing I need to know is if the new fuse has blown, too. If it has, it seems there is a short. Take a look at this link. It discusses what happens and how to check.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
If you found that the fuse has blown again, power to the interior lights comes from the headlight switch itself. I would start there and check to see if there are any damaged wires or one that could be shorting. The switch itself could be bad too.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.
Joe
The first thing I need to know is if the new fuse has blown, too. If it has, it seems there is a short. Take a look at this link. It discusses what happens and how to check.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
If you found that the fuse has blown again, power to the interior lights comes from the headlight switch itself. I would start there and check to see if there are any damaged wires or one that could be shorting. The switch itself could be bad too.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.
Joe
Jun 18, 2018 at 8:41 PM
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