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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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'69 F-250 Dash lights not working?

Any ideas on why the dash lights would not be working? Ive checked the obvious-fuse is O.k..
I know my next step is get down there with a test light/meter, but after looking under the dash, i decided to get some hints from some of the guys who know what their doing. I guess its possible that all of the bulbs are out, but you would think that at least 1 good bulb would confirm that.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by alvald83
Any ideas on why the dash lights would not be working? Ive checked the obvious-fuse is O.k..
I know my next step is get down there with a test light/meter, but after looking under the dash, i decided to get some hints from some of the guys who know what their doing. I guess its possible that all of the bulbs are out, but you would think that at least 1 good bulb would confirm that.
Have you pulled the light switch out and rotated it? It has a bright to dim to off feature built in.



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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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yes, thanks i did try that. I did remember that later hoping that would be the cure, but it didn't work.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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ive had this problem is a couple fords, always ends up being the headlight switch Too bad you dont have a spare you could try. (i got two spares) haha
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by grandpas68
ive had this problem is a couple fords, always ends up being the headlight switch

Too bad you dont have a spare you could try. (i got two spares) haha
1968/72 F100/350: There are TWO different headlamp switches, they do not interchange!

I hope the spares you have match the switch in your truck, otherwise....
 
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Seems like to Me the resistor spring for the dimmer is probably broken in the switch.
 
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