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Old 09-06-15, 08:19 PM
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Default No cluster lights after needle swap :(

I took took out the cluster to swap out a dead needle at which time I blew out the dust and dirt of the back with compressed air so these things are all I did to it so I then checked the fuse which is all good and the needles all light up so I am at a loss ,

Anyone have any ideas where to look?
Old 09-06-15, 11:22 PM
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It's common to bump the dimmer dial when doing all that. Make sure it isn't turned down all the way.
Old 09-07-15, 08:39 AM
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I checked that first to no avl
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Just removing and handling the cluster can and will cause the backlighting bulbs to no longer work anymore, especially if you haven't replaced them. Smack the top of the dash to see if they come on. I'm guessing you will need to replace the backlights.
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Originally Posted by TaninAuto
Just removing and handling the cluster can and will cause the backlighting bulbs to no longer work anymore, especially if you haven't replaced them. Smack the top of the dash to see if they come on. I'm guessing you will need to replace the backlights.
I did try that It is just odd that they all stopped working when I changed the needle so I must have disturbed something however I really do not know what Is it possible that they go out in series kind of like christmas bulbs?

Should I just try to change one random bulb then see?
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