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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Light problem with dad's 02

I didn't do a search but here's the truck ; 2002 XLT F250 2x4 cc sb auto the problem ; With headlights in auto mode or on in manual the gauge lights , the led odometer and the led in the radio do not work ,turn off the lights and the odometer and radio work . Has anyone run into this before ?? I haven't had a chance to look at it yet and I won't till to tomorrow anybody have any ideas ?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Maybe A Grounding Issue. Ground Came Loose And Now Lights On Maybe Alternate Ground For The Gauges Etc.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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turn up reostat on dash lights
check fuse for dash lights
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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Maybe check the dimmer?

I've seen that cause similar things on other cars before.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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I'm with Jorge. Grounding issues will create all sorts of strange behavior. Electricity will always find the easiest path to ground.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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I'm with Jorge. Grounding issues will create all sorts of strange behavior. Electricity will always find the easiest path to ground.
Dan you're sarting to sound like an electrician!!
 
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