1986 Toyota 4Runner
Problem for Toyota 1986 4Runner

Dashlights and temperature dash lights not working




By Devon88 on Nov 11, 2008

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Hi, recently my dashlights just stopped working. I turn my headlights on but my dash and temperature control doesnt light up. I took the dash apart checked the bulbs, they all work fine. Checked the fuses and they dont seem to be burnt out. The only thing that works is my turn signals, p-brake, and check engine line has come on a couple of times. Any solutions???

1986 toyota 4runner
Comments:

Nov 11, 2008

- I didnt check the bulbs behind the temperature control though, would that brake the circuit if they where burnt out?

Nov 12, 2008

- It must be a fuse, there is no cover on the fuse panel w/ diagram, cant find one online. So im just gonna try a multi-meter

Clarification Request

Posted by mlusk on Jan 01, 2009

have you checked the dash switch that controlls how bright the dash lights are?

Posted by mlusk on Jan 01, 2009

have you checked the dash dimmer switch that controls the brightness of dash lights?

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May 22, 2009

-   hei hola,saben tengo un Geo Storm 1990.las luces internas no prenden,con esto me refiero a la iluminacion del tablero, la luz interna del techo. es extraño proque las luces externas si prenden,he incluso la cajuela tambien tiene fuco y ese si enciende.
que podra ser la falla?
ya cheque los fusibles y no estan quemados,tambien cheque los focos y estan bien,pro nada.-   Guest

Apr 10, 2009

-   My Shift light (P,R,D...) arent on, the backlight for the speedometer and odometer dont light up. The rear running lights dont come on either.(but the blinkers work). Ive checked all the fuses and they are all fine. Can the relays go bad?

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Feb 17, 2009

-   Everything works fine, except the dashboard lights. I have a 2002.-   Guest

Feb 01, 2009

-   My brake lights are out and I dont have the fuse box cover w/diagrm ...Does anyone have one or where to get it ???-   wolfcave2000

Jan 26, 2009

-   I am haing the same problem with my 99 Alero, the dashlights and radio in my car. any solutions yet? we have replaced everything i can think of! -   brysonr

Best Solution

posted on Jan 26, 2009
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Alzie61

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Rating: 84%, 11 votes
Turn on your headlights and check to see if your taillights are working. They act as a fuse to your dashlights, its a safety thing
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Solution #2

posted on Jan 21, 2009
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Replace dimmer switch. Your tail lights should also not be working when you turn on the headlights. OR replace daylight sensor on dashboard.
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Solution #3

posted on Jan 26, 2009
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jchan1120

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Rating: 75%, 2 votes
did u try alt. fuse

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Comment by Guest, posted on Jan 16, 2009

same exact thing as hom only dash lights for the gauge faces dont work niether deos the heat controls

Comment by Guest, posted on Jan 15, 2009

i have a similar problem, in a 2004, the headlights are on but the lights on the dashboard are still brighter as if the headlights were off and the shifting lights (P,R,D.....) are off too. i´ve tried to find the burned fuse in the passengers fuses, also in the little one at the right under the hood and in the bigger one under the hood next to the washer fluid on the left and they all seem to be perfect. I can´t find the fuse resposible for such problem in the owners manual, the only thing that comes to my mind is that it might be a relain (small boxes) or a burned contact. if anybody has the answer please email me jeve55@hotmail.com

Comment by Guest, posted on Jan 06, 2009

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