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- Central Texas
- Vehicle Year
- '96
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger XLT
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- My credo
- Where there's a Wolf, there's a way...
1996 Ranger Super Cab, 4cyl, 5m, - I went through the whole process of removing the cluster, repairing the gear, and putting everything back. Great success! Only to find out when it got dark that I have no cluster illumination. The warning lights all work fine. Turn signal & high beam indicators also work. I checked every single T5 and T10 before putting the cluster all back together - they worked. I can only assume there is a broken wire, the dimmer has failed somehow (but the radio readout dims appropriately with rotation), or one of the plugs into the cluster isn't making good contact?
I opened it all up again so I can access the headlight switch and the back of the cluster. I unplugged and replugged every connector - no change. I'm good with electrical normally, but I don't know the wiring here. I check #7 fuse, but it looks fine. As a side note, it appears the backlight for the headlight switch isn't illuminating either (if that makes a difference). Where should I start? Anyone with experience or knowledge here would be greatly appreciated.
If I've left out any other important details, please let me know.
I opened it all up again so I can access the headlight switch and the back of the cluster. I unplugged and replugged every connector - no change. I'm good with electrical normally, but I don't know the wiring here. I check #7 fuse, but it looks fine. As a side note, it appears the backlight for the headlight switch isn't illuminating either (if that makes a difference). Where should I start? Anyone with experience or knowledge here would be greatly appreciated.
If I've left out any other important details, please let me know.