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Old Jul 29, 2021 | 10:56 AM
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Lost some light icons on dash
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Not sure where to start looking, but my bright light (blue light I think) does not come on, nor does my 4wd light. So, I can't tell if my brights are on, or if I'm in 4wd. ABS, check engine and brake all work. Any suggestions?
 
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Were you or anyone else working on the vehicle recently? Before this happened?

If yes, backtrack from there.
 
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Originally Posted by patricksull
Hello
Not sure where to start looking, but my bright light (blue light I think) does not come on, nor does my 4wd light. So, I can't tell if my brights are on, or if I'm in 4wd. ABS, check engine and brake all work. Any suggestions?
Is this on the 1994?
Check the black plug above the parking brake linkage and make sure it is tight. Did this happen all at once? I don't think the "94s had led dash lights, but I can't remember.
 
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Originally Posted by Boaterguy
Is this on the 1994?
Check the black plug above the parking brake linkage and make sure it is tight. Did this happen all at once? I don't think the "94s had led dash lights, but I can't remember.
Yes, 1994. Yes, just noticed neither of those two icons lighting up. I'll check tonight.
 
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Originally Posted by marksman76
Were you or anyone else working on the vehicle recently? Before this happened?

If yes, backtrack from there.
Nope, not working on anything
 
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Originally Posted by Boaterguy
Is this on the 1994?
Check the black plug above the parking brake linkage and make sure it is tight. Did this happen all at once? I don't think the "94s had led dash lights, but I can't remember.
Brake linkage? I looked under there above the parking break and I don't see any plugs undone. There are obviously lots of wire harnesses, but they all look good. I think I need to take the dash apart to dig deeper.
 
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Brake linkage? I looked under there above the parking break and I don't see any plugs undone. There are obviously lots of wire harnesses, but they all look good. I think I need to take the dash apart to dig deeper.
They sometimes work their way a little loose, pinch each one together to make sure the blades inside are making good contact.
 
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Brake linkage? I looked under there above the parking break and I don't see any plugs undone. There are obviously lots of wire harnesses, but they all look good. I think I need to take the dash apart to dig deeper.
They won't come completely apart, but they do vibrate and wiggle loose, pinch each one together to ensure good contact.
 
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