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Brian Richcreek Posted on Jan 31, 2018

1991 sable dash lights go out

I have no dash lights when I turn on the headlights. Also when I turn on the head lamps the lights the clock and radio lights go out. If I turn the dimmer all the way to the full on position the dash lights will come on so I know the bulbs in the dash are good. All fuses are good. Any ideas?

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Have you tried to replace the headlight switch? I ask that because you say the radio and clock go out, with the headlights on clock and radio go dim, so not so bright at night but bright in day to see them. So maybe the switch is bad?

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: 1991 volvo tail lights

Could you take out a bulb and with a testlight/probe check that you do in fact have power to that circuit .Also check that they are the correct bulb for that application I have seen people put indicator bulbs in where therse supposed to be a double filament bulb.Does the base of the bulbs lead contacts line up with the two steel terminals inside the plug?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 25, 2008

SOURCE: Dash Board ligths not working

What year is this vehicle? It might have an ambient light sensor that has failed if it's 90's+,but older it's most likely the dimmer switch. If it's early 80's you should be able to replace it w/o having to removed the dash,just small panel cover nearby.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 09, 2008

SOURCE: headlights and dash light dont work

You would have to check and see if you are getting any power out of the light switch. There is a seperate wire for the headlights and the dash lights.

Jesse

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  • Posted on May 19, 2009

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I would check your headlight relay switch that is located in your steering colum

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Josue Almodovar

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  • Posted on Jun 29, 2009

SOURCE: The dash lights do turn on when i turn on the head lights

no it has more the one and to change the bulbs you must take apart the dash

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