1988 chrysler lebaron with digital instrument cluster: panellights goes dim at times then comes back to normal next startup. works ok othertimes for short period. at other times can't read inst., panel in day light. little better at night. all other lights ok. anybody got any ideas on what to do or what to check for?
intermitten instrument panel lights
Aug 31, 2005
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If you turn on your headlamps, then the instrument panels automatically dim! It is a stupid feature as it always assumes it is night when you turn on your lights, and thinks dimming you other dash lights is ok, as it is stil dark enough to see.
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do you have automatic headlights?
nate
no automatic headlights. problem exist with headlight switch off or on.
problem exist with headlight switch on or off.
My guess is that the panel dimmer is flaky. It's a common occurence on LH cars, and it's likely that the resistance element in other dc vehicles is similar or identical design/materials/source/problems. The advice on the LH forums for the problem is to simply move the dimmer knob to a slightly different spot - maybe move it thru its range a few times in case it's a wiper dirt/corrosion problem. Last resort: replace the dimmer.
Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')
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