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Old May 16, 2025 | 12:24 PM
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My 75 lost instrument lighting and I was not pulling anything from the fuse when I tested. I pulled the fuse, cleaned up the contacts, added a new fuse, and still nothing.

all other fuses are giving a good read.

I’m not electric/power savvy. Do not know where to go next. Posting snap of fusebox in case someone sees something obvious I missed.



All suggestions are appreciated!
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Old May 16, 2025 | 02:32 PM
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The INST. LPS fuse only has power when the headlight switch is pulled in 1st. or 2nd position(s)
Test both sides of fuse with switch pulled...
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Also, the headlight switch has a rheostat.
If the **** is turned full CW you will not see enough voltage to light the gauges lamps.
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The INST. LPS fuse only has power when the headlight switch is pulled in 1st. or 2nd position(s)
Test both sides of fuse with switch pulled...
Brilliant! Can’t believe I forgot that. I have a functioning instrument panel light again.

thanks 🙏
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Old May 22, 2025 | 09:17 AM
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Too bad all issues can’t be resolved so easily. Glad you got it going. Great, simple solution you provided bmotojoe!
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