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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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Dash dimmer?

Ok I know a lot of people have posted about their problems with the interior lights etc.. I haven't found anyone with my problem though so here goes. I know that all the lights on my dash (gauge cluster) work. My problem is that they dont go on without having the rest of the interior (courtesy?) lights on. I can sort of manipulate the headlight/dimmer/interior light switch to the point where if I adjust it right before the point of switching the interior lights on the dash with stay lit, anywhere on the switch to the right of that point the lights go out they do not dim. I really dont care about the dimming its just that when I hit a bump, the switch moves and I have to readjust the ****. This happens all too often with 38" super swampers. Do you guys think I need a new switch/dimmer? Where can I get one autozone? Thanks
 
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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I vote yes it does sound like the switch and I believe you should be able to pick one up at the parts store.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 08:32 AM
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I agree, if it were me, I'd go for the switch too. Most any parts store should have one for around $20 or so.

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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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Yes it is the headlight switch, the dimmer work's on a contact with a small piece of wire, more than likely that wire has been broken.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 11:01 AM
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I agree with it being the Switch > The RHEOSTAT inside the switch is what dims the cluster lighting.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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Or you could keep playing around with the switch till it catches fire. Yes this did happien to me the spring in it some how touched something and bam we had a small fire. Replace the switch!!!!

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