FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Instrument Cluster and Panel Lights

1. Verify the customer concern
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.

Visual inspection Chart

Mechanical
^ Stuck or binding light switch rheostat resistor

Electrical
^ Blown Fuse:
- 15A TAIL
^ Loose or corroded connections
^ Damaged wiring harness
^ Damaged light switch rheostat resistor
^ Damaged TAIL relay
^ Damaged or loose lamp(s)

3. If the fault is not visually evident, verify the symptom and proceed to Symptom Chart. Instrument Cluster and Panel Lights