Instrument Cluster/Radio Lights not working
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Instrument Cluster/Radio Lights not working
Hey All, so I just purchased my first F150 used. It's a 2002 F150 4x4 Supercrew. I'm loving it so far, but I just realized that the lights on the instrument cluster, radio, and climate control aren't working. All other lights (dome, map, parking, etc) seem to be working fine. I did check and replace the fuse for the instrument cluster, but no effect. From what I understand, these are all controlled by different fuses, so I'm not sure why they all would be out. Any ideas?
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I checked both fuse 6 & 18, as recommended, and they both showed no resistance. I also visually checked all other fuses and there were no blown fuses, with the exception of a trailer adapter fuse (I'll have to pick up replacements tomorrow, but I don't imagine this is what is causing the problem).
I also discovered that neither of the side mirrors work either. I'm not sure if that is also related.
I also discovered that neither of the side mirrors work either. I'm not sure if that is also related.
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Sorry, I should have been more clear. I did use a multimeter to check both the engine bay #6 fuse and the dash panel #18 fuse, and both read .2 ohms. The remaining fuses I simply checked visually, rather than pulling every single fuse and testing them, since I assumed most of the fuses would be in no way related to my current problem.
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OK, gotcha.
I just checked the fuses again. Fuse 6 is passing voltage, fuse 18 is not (I tried with the headlights on and the dimmer turned all the way up).
Also, I discovered that the high beam indicator on the instrument panel isn't working either (though the fuse is passing voltage also)
I just checked the fuses again. Fuse 6 is passing voltage, fuse 18 is not (I tried with the headlights on and the dimmer turned all the way up).
Also, I discovered that the high beam indicator on the instrument panel isn't working either (though the fuse is passing voltage also)
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fuse 18 is not (I tried with the headlights on and the dimmer turned all the way up).
Are you ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE your parking/running lamps are working when the headlight switch is in either the PARK or HEAD positions?
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