have a problem with truck's lights...?
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Hi Hmilycar:
I have seen a few other posts about this topic; it is a design flaw on the early models. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but there are two "solutions" (that I'm aware of); you can turn on the lights during the daytime, but that may dim other things like the clock and whatnot such that you can't see them; or, add aftermarket lighting to the dash. I hope he enjoys his new truck nonetheless!
MODERATOR NOTE: THIS POST IS IN RESPONSE TO A NOW REMOVED POST BY A SPAMMER REGARDING DASH LIGHTS.
I have seen a few other posts about this topic; it is a design flaw on the early models. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but there are two "solutions" (that I'm aware of); you can turn on the lights during the daytime, but that may dim other things like the clock and whatnot such that you can't see them; or, add aftermarket lighting to the dash. I hope he enjoys his new truck nonetheless!
MODERATOR NOTE: THIS POST IS IN RESPONSE TO A NOW REMOVED POST BY A SPAMMER REGARDING DASH LIGHTS.
Last edited by 85e150; Jan 19, 2023 at 11:31 PM. Reason: OP REMOVAL NOTE
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From: Central Texas
My 09 explorer has this in the owner manual:
Is your F150 have the same wheel? My F-150 has a rocker type switch that has the same functionality.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel when exterior
lights are on.
• Rotate the thumbwheel from left
to right to brighten the
instrument panel.
• Rotate the thumbwheel from right
to left to dim the instrument
panel.
• Rotate fully to the right (past detent) to turn on interior lamps.
• Rotate to the left position (past detent) to turn off the interior lamps
and to disable the illuminated entry feature. When the control is in the
far left position, it acts as a dome lamp defeat/override.
Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel when exterior
lights are on.
• Rotate the thumbwheel from left
to right to brighten the
instrument panel.
• Rotate the thumbwheel from right
to left to dim the instrument
panel.
• Rotate fully to the right (past detent) to turn on interior lamps.
• Rotate to the left position (past detent) to turn off the interior lamps
and to disable the illuminated entry feature. When the control is in the
far left position, it acts as a dome lamp defeat/override.
Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.
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