Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!
FRF Store Register Ranger Pictures Community Today's Posts Search

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 05-01-2012, 09:48 PM
tcbaklash tcbaklash is offline
Aspiring Mountaineer.
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 110
Exclamation Dashboard Gauges Will Not Light Up

My dash gauges (speedometer, tac, etc.) will not light up when I turn on my headlamps. I checked my fuses and not one needs to be replaced, so I'm guessing it's the light itself. Is this something that a noob such as myself can get to and fix? Thanks!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-01-2012, 10:13 PM
SB03Ranger SB03Ranger is offline
checking the weather
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,316
Default Re: Dashboard Gauges Will Not Light Up

sounds like the bulbs are all dead. search how-to there is a wright up on how to do this. i just did it last week its easy
__________________
its a Ranger
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-01-2012, 10:54 PM
Fx4wannabe01 Fx4wannabe01 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,197
Default Re: Dashboard Gauges Will Not Light Up

Do you have running lamps?? Like amber front corners and red tails?? They're all on the same circuit. What about your radio? Heater controls? So if all those are out, it's a fuse most likely. Having all dash bulbs burnt out is a little odd...

If it is narrowed down to just all the dash lights(gauges, radio, heater), check your dimmer switch. If it's narrowed further to just the gauge lamps being out, sounds like bulb swaps.
__________________
'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-02-2012, 01:25 AM
tcbaklash tcbaklash is offline
Aspiring Mountaineer.
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 110
Default Re: Dashboard Gauges Will Not Light Up

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01 View Post
If it's narrowed further to just the gauge lamps being out, sounds like bulb swaps.
Yeah, everything will illuminate except for the gauges and dials.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-02-2012, 03:23 AM
blhde blhde is offline
Ford Tough
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 464
Default Re: Dashboard Gauges Will Not Light Up

Roll the dimmer up
__________________
99 x-cab 4x4 4.0l auto
mods, cranked t-bars, silencer delete, k&n drop in, Trans Go stage 3 shift kit,3200stall Fuddle Racing Torque Converter,
VANIR 63mm TB, Roush split rear exit exhuast, E-Fan, JBA headers
Auto up/down both windows, OHC, EATC

03 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-03-2012, 05:45 PM
TerrenceStuart TerrenceStuart is offline
Old man driver.
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 14,894
Default Re: Dashboard Gauges Will Not Light Up

Quote:
Originally Posted by blhde View Post
Roll the dimmer up
If that was the problem, I'm going to laugh my ass off
__________________
2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-03-2012, 05:51 PM
Lee_T413 Lee_T413 is offline
We'll fix 'er up.
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 950
Default Re: Dashboard Gauges Will Not Light Up

lol yeah
__________________
2000 Ford Ranger (gen 4), XLT 4x4 OFF-ROAD package, 4:10's, Powerdome Hood, LOTS of mods.
Add me on facebook
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-03-2012, 05:53 PM
Rangerman49 Rangerman49 is offline
If it works,don't fix it!
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 966
Default Re: Dashboard Gauges Will Not Light Up

Quote:
Originally Posted by machine View Post
If that was the problem, I'm going to laugh my ass off
Start laughing now!!
__________________
2011 Ranger XLT 2x4,4.0 SOHC, 5 Speed Auto, 3.55 Rear. Oxford White.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Torque it down till it breaks off, then back it off 1/4 turn.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-03-2012, 07:25 PM
crobson1985 crobson1985 is offline
Ford Truck Driver
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 77
Default Re: Dashboard Gauges Will Not Light Up

Wow reminds me of my wife calling me one time about our car with auto headlights on it not turning on. I had to tell her to rol the switch up from the off position lol.
__________________
89 Ranger 3" lift painted camo with bfg 35 at ko's
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
dash light



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
I have a dashboard question torps93splash Interior Tech 1 06-04-2011 03:09 AM
Instrument Panel and Air Conditioning switches and gauges wont light up... BIGAL Electrical Tech 1 08-30-2010 02:50 AM
Help!! Dashboard Light Snafu brnfre47 Electrical Tech 2 07-30-2010 06:23 PM
Cracked Dashboard tes151 Interior Tech 2 12-29-2009 01:21 PM
Can anyone tell me what this is for on the dashboard? NOLArat Interior Tech 6 10-24-2009 04:00 AM