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Old 03-05-2016, 08:06 AM
Malitsey Malitsey is offline
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Default 2005 Ranger Instrument lights won't turn on

Here is my issue: when I turn on the headlights in my ranger, they turn on but the instrument lights do not. The lights for the A\C don't turn on either. After browsing some posts I tried changing out my headlight switch, but that didn't work, although I now notice my headlights parking light icons light up (but only when the switch is in the off position). I think the next logical culprit is the dimmer knob next to the headlight switch, but they are expensive so I was hoping for some input before I continue.
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Old 03-05-2016, 08:09 AM
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Here is my issue: when I turn on the headlights in my ranger, they turn on but the instrument lights do not. The lights for the A\C don't turn on either. After browsing some posts I tried changing out my headlight switch, but that didn't work, although I now notice my headlights parking light icons light up (but only when the switch is in the off position). I think the next logical culprit is the dimmer knob next to the headlight switch, but they are expensive so I was hoping for some input before I continue.

Did you check the fuse for the instrument cluster? You will probably not also have the HVAC panel illuminating.
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Old 03-05-2016, 08:16 AM
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Did you check the fuse for the instrument cluster? You will probably not also have the HVAC panel illuminating.
Check this.

If not, go to the junkyard to get a dimmer switch, it's cheap there, and free if you have big pockets
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Old 03-05-2016, 07:28 PM
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Check this.

If not, go to the junkyard to get a dimmer switch, it's cheap there, and free if you have big pockets
I feel like i can learn a lot from you lol
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Old 03-05-2016, 07:36 PM
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I feel like i can learn a lot from you lol
Haha, I'm a college student, so I know how to save a quick buck

Plus I pretty much had my 2006 Ranger stolen by a junkyard... So I feel they owe me.

As for the dimmer switch, some at the junkyard might be bad while others might not be, some people use them a lot and others never touch the thing, so it is best to take a few just in case.
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Old 03-13-2016, 04:37 PM
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Default Re: 2005 Ranger Instrument lights won't turn on

Thanks for the help, waiting for a day off to swap out the dimmer switch, I'll post here with updates!
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