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850 Dimmer switch not working 850

posted by  KlausC on  Thu Feb 4 04:18 CST 2010
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First, make sure the headlight switch is in the on position. Sounds dumb, but new to 850 folks have thought that the DRLs are headlights and wonder why the highbeams don't stay on :)

As for removing the switches, I find it easiest to push the switches out from behind. I start with prying out the blank next to the fog light switch, push out the fog light switch, then the headlight switch, then the dimmer switch.

Often, it is the fault of the headlight switch that the dash lights refuse to work. It is also a good time to replace the switch bulbs using radio shack #7219 Micro lamps.

Klaus
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