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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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I am having problems with the digital dash in my '87. It works o.k., but a little dim during the day. When I turn on the headlights at night, however, the digital dash quits working. If I pull into a brightly lit area the dash will brighten and work fine until I leave, at which point it fades out within thirty seconds. Anyone have any ideas?
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Broken Solder. Probably needs to be rebuilt.
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by PucAlmighty
I am having problems with the digital dash in my '87. It works o.k., but a little dim during the day. When I turn on the headlights at night, however, the digital dash quits working. If I pull into a brightly lit area the dash will brighten and work fine until I leave, at which point it fades out within thirty seconds. Anyone have any ideas?
Check light sensor. Check light switch.
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Try this:
In full daylight, it should get brighter. back it out of the garage, put your finger over the little hole on the perimeter of the driver's side speedo. if it starts to dim, all is well. If it gets dimmer, the dimmer circuit is no good.
go to www.batee.com and click on digital dash
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