Instrument Backlighting
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Instrument Backlighting
Original owner of a 2001 Silverado LS Extended Cab 5.3L V8. Perplexing problem I hope someone can help with. At night I have no back-lighting on the instrument cluster expect the Odometer and no lights on the radio. All gauges are working as well as the Headlights, brake lights and turn signals. Only in daylight do the lights on the radio work. All grounds checked with no problems. Could this have something to do with the DRL sensor?
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Original owner of a 2001 Silverado LS Extended Cab 5.3L V8. Perplexing problem I hope someone can help with. At night I have no back-lighting on the instrument cluster expect the Odometer and no lights on the radio. All gauges are working as well as the Headlights, brake lights and turn signals. Only in daylight do the lights on the radio work. All grounds checked with no problems. Could this have something to do with the DRL sensor?
Repair Service 1999.5, 2000, 2001, 2002 GM Truck and SUV Gauge Cluster Odometer Screen
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Tried adjusting the dimmer switch (Never over look the obvious!). Messing with the dimmer still no lights on the instrument cluster but the interior overhead light flickers on briefly. Verified bulb is good. Went ahead and ordered a new dimmer control module. Trying this before replacing the expensive instrument cluster. Still wondering if there's a problem with the day light sensor???
Thanks for the info....
Thanks for the info....
#5
Problem was a short in the Dimmer control module. Replace it and now I have all back lighting on the instrument cluster, radio and A/C. Everything is working properly. Really hate theses electrical problems.
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Mine is the opposite problem. I have all the dash lights with the exception of the odometer and shift selector lights. They do come on once in a while and stay on until I shut the truck off. Next time they might come on or not. I kind of think it's a loose connection and will check it out once the weather warms up here in MN.
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CFakes, I have the same problem on my '02 silverado. It's just control panel where the A/C controls are located. The fix you did with the dimmer control module, was it difficult and how much was the part. Thanks.
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Really easy. Took less than 5 minutes. It's a plug and play replace. Think there's a Youtube video showing how to replace. Part from Amazon. Cost around $48.00.