1997 Ford Escort Fascia lights

1997 FORD ESCORT
73,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LEONIDAS
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I have lost my main control panel lights (speedometer,fuel and temp gauges etc) as well as the clock and cigar lighter.
Having checked the manual it suggested changing the fuse relating to said circuit, which I have done to no effect. In fact the fuse looked ok so I checked all the protected circuits and found no fuse faults! Could it be a relay problem? I cannot believe all the relevant bulbs have gone at the same time.
Dec 13, 2008 at 2:32 PM
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DSPLC
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Have you tried adjusting the dimmer switch. On the left lower side of the dashboard,( above the hood release ), there is a clock like picture with a knob on it. This knob controls the dashboard lights to brighten, dim or turn off the dashboard panel lights.
Dec 14, 2008 at 2:02 AM
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LEONIDAS
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[quote:0eca074338="dsplc"]Have you tried adjusting the dimmer switch. On the left lower side of the dashboard,( above the hood release ), there is a clock like picture with a knob on it. This knob controls the dashboard lights to brighten, dim or turn off the dashboard panel lights.[/quote:0eca074338]
Unfortunately I do not have a dimmer switch and my hood release is under the steering column. I have looked to see if there are any switches etc not previously noticed but there are none. Thanks for trying, but it looks like I'll have to take it in to the Garage tomorrow as I have a long Motorway trip to do at night this week.
Dec 14, 2008 at 8:32 AM
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