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Old Apr 3, 2019 | 11:07 AM
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Dimmer switch

I've tried looking all over and haven't found anything so I figured I'd post it. If the answer's already out there, just point me to it and I'll delete this (if I can). Anyway, on to the issue.

I've got a 2012 F250 6.7 Lariat. It's got an electric dimmer button instead of the dimmer wheel I'm used to from other vehicles. But it doesn't dim. If I jab the up arrow enough the dome light will eventually come on, but the dash lights don't change regardless of how much/hard I push the button. I haven't torn the dash apart to look at it yet. Wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if there's a quick fix. If not I can deal with it, but I'd rather not be blinded by my dash at night. Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2019 | 11:32 AM
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You’re doing it correctly.

also look at post 8 in this thread

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...sh-lights.html



 
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Old Apr 3, 2019 | 12:55 PM
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Just tap on the dimmer bar at the bottom to dim or tap the top of the bar to brighten. A Full press (top or bottom) will turn the inside lights on or off.
 
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