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Old 10-06-2012, 09:07 PM
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Whenever I turn the **** on my 93 ZJ from "off" to the interior cluster lights, or all the way to the headlights, my radio dims way down, and I have zero gauge cluster lights. Bad bulb? Wiring? Any advice? Thanks guys.
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I'm sure you checked the fuses. I know on the XJ all that is tied into the "DOME" fuse.
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I'm sure you checked the fuses. I know on the XJ all that is tied into the "DOME" fuse.
No I hadn't actually, just logged on and fired away to get a list of things to check for. Thanks.
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LOL you're like me, post first THEN try to fix it.
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Could be a bad dimmer switch. Does it have a separate dimmer control like my '97 ZJ did? What happens when you try to brighten the dash/gauge lights when the headlights are on?
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Could be a bad dimmer switch. Does it have a separate dimmer control like my '97 ZJ did? What happens when you try to brighten the dash/gauge lights when the headlights are on?

You honestly have a solution for me every time I post something, Blue. I appreciate it. Thank you.
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I second Dave's statement.
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