Dash gauges do not light up

Tiny
ROB PAGE
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  • 1989 MERCURY COUGAR
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 137,000 MILES
No dash illumination of gauges.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 AT 10:35 AM

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Tiny
SQM
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Hello,

First check the 'run' fuse on the fuse panel, it is a 15A fuse (see diagram below). It should be number 18.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

This could also be due to a shorted wire for that circuit.
The harness can short due to water getting in, there is an old bulletin for this wire issue.
I have attached the bulletin below.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.
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Friday, February 4th, 2022 AT 8:49 AM

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