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Old 12-12-2011, 01:21 PM
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My dashboard lights are starting to flicker. Any suggestions?
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check the ground cable on the battery and look for places where its worn threw.
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i had the same issue in mine turned out it was the light switch i took it out and heated all the connections with my soldering iron and havent had a problem since was real easy to do too.
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Try sliding the dimmer switch a few times, sometimes they get dust in them after years of service and develop a dirty dead spot.
If that doesn't do it then take johnbanghart's advice.
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Alright, thanks guys I'll give it a try!
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