Dash lights
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Joined: May 2003
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Dash lights
Been changing the in dash lights on my 98 Ranger constantly since I bought it in 2000. I usually let it slide until 2 or more are out, then pull the dash apart and fix them. I seem to be loosing dash lights every 6 months or so. The frequency seems rather odd, but I'm not having any other electrical related problems.
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Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Middlesex, N.J.
Dash lights
This may not be related to your problem but I have to tell this story to all.
I had a problem in my fathers Lincoln were light bulbs were blowing, dash lights, head lights etc. The cause was a leaky diode in the alternator that was creating a voltage spike in the electrical system. Any other lights blown beside the dash lights?
Do you have a BIG sterio system????
I had a problem in my fathers Lincoln were light bulbs were blowing, dash lights, head lights etc. The cause was a leaky diode in the alternator that was creating a voltage spike in the electrical system. Any other lights blown beside the dash lights?
Do you have a BIG sterio system????
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Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Connecticut
Dash lights
Click here for a pictorial on the subject: Ranger Dash Bulb Replacement. The Ranger dash images are of a 2002 but the procedure probably relates to all 98' and up models.
Also, be sure to click the small images of the dash. They are links to larger close-up photos that are nice and clear.
And here's a tip: As long as you have it apart you should replace ALL the gauge bulbs so you won't have to open it up again any time soon.
Also, be sure to click the small images of the dash. They are links to larger close-up photos that are nice and clear.
And here's a tip: As long as you have it apart you should replace ALL the gauge bulbs so you won't have to open it up again any time soon.
