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Old Jun 15, 2017 | 02:52 PM
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Trying to figure out if the analog speedo & tach are supposed to be backlit engine running with headlamps off. Can anybody verify this?
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Old Jun 15, 2017 | 09:15 PM
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Trying to figure out if the analog speedo & tach are supposed to be backlit engine running with headlamps off. Can anybody verify this?
My 96 doesn't have an analog speedometer. The digital speedo is lit whenever the key is on. All of the other gauges only light when the parking or headlights are on.
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No speedo in the 96, just tach. Sounds like someone put a custom one in for you. Barring its stock, the LCD is always back light. Post pic, curious to see it.


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Old Jun 20, 2017 | 01:10 PM
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Thanks guys. I was mistaken about the speedo. My customer wants the analog gauges backlit with engine running & lights off. I didn't think they lit up originally unless the lights are on.
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Correct, they don't light unless lights are on. And I wouldn't want them on all the time anyways, replacing the bulbs is a bit of a PITA process.

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