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Symptom Chart

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER & PANEL ILLUMINATION SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The control illumination is inoperative/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Headlamp switch
  • The instrument panel illumination does not dim
  • Headlamp switch mounting
  • Headlamp switch
  • ROTATE the headlamp switch knob and shaft from fully counterclockwise to fully clockwise. If the headlamp switch is mounted securely, INSTALL a new headlamp switch. REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . If the headlamp switch is loose, MOUNT the headlamp switch securely. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The instrument cluster illumination is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • The climate control illumination is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Climate control
  • The audio system illumination is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Audio unit
  • A single illumination source is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Illumination component