Turn On the Lights = High Temp Light
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Hi Everyone,
I just bought a used 1998 F150 and of course I found something odd after I drove it off the lot. d'oh!
Here's the deal: When I turn on my headlights, the dashboard lights come on as they should, except that the red indicator light near the "H" on the temp gauge comes on as well. I don't seem to be experiencing any actual temperature or engine problems, just this distracting red light on the dash whenever my lights are turned on. To my untrained eye it looks like a case of mis-wiring or a stray/misplaced lightbulb behind the dash.
I haven't contacted the seller yet, but I thought I'd ask the question in this forum to see if anyone has any ideas or insights. Ideally, I can approach the seller with a solution in mind rather then letting them troubleshoot it blindly.
Thanks in advance.
I just bought a used 1998 F150 and of course I found something odd after I drove it off the lot. d'oh!
Here's the deal: When I turn on my headlights, the dashboard lights come on as they should, except that the red indicator light near the "H" on the temp gauge comes on as well. I don't seem to be experiencing any actual temperature or engine problems, just this distracting red light on the dash whenever my lights are turned on. To my untrained eye it looks like a case of mis-wiring or a stray/misplaced lightbulb behind the dash.
I haven't contacted the seller yet, but I thought I'd ask the question in this forum to see if anyone has any ideas or insights. Ideally, I can approach the seller with a solution in mind rather then letting them troubleshoot it blindly.
Thanks in advance.
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Pull the cluster and check yourself for a stray or mis-mounted light.
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Do I have disassemble the entire dashboard to get to the cluster?
(Forgive the newbie question - I've never worked at troubleshooting dashboard gauges/lighting.)
If you could point me to some instructions somewhere online, refer me to a manual, or provide a brief description of how to check the cluster that would be most helpful.
Thanks!
(Forgive the newbie question - I've never worked at troubleshooting dashboard gauges/lighting.)
If you could point me to some instructions somewhere online, refer me to a manual, or provide a brief description of how to check the cluster that would be most helpful.
Thanks!
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Sorry, I haven't even ridden in a 98, never mind taken one apart.
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