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Need to know what about the dash board lights.
replacing dash board lights
the fuse that controls the interior lights, running board,an rear wiper is blown. it is a 15amp fuse in the panel. Also,try the cluster dimmer position since it controls the running board lights and exterior mirror lights as well.This dimmer is located next to the headlight switch.Good luck!
I am not a mechanic, however as an electrician it sounds like the running board lights are wired to the same relay as the interior lights. To check this, simply crank the truck, leave all the exterior lights off, turn on the interior light, then walk around the truck and look at the running board lights. If they are on then turn the interior light off and the parking lights on, check to see if the running board lights come back on. Depending on the make and model of the truck, I could be way off in left field and this info may not apply. uuummmm.....programing?
You may have a pull on your batt, or a surge.
The lights are soldered on the circuit board. You either have to purchase a new circuit board from the dealer(stupid!) or if you are handy with soldering, you can remove the bulb from the circuit board and replace with an aftermarket bulb.
Your daytime running lights (DRL) are on.
I had the same issue. In the instrument cluster there are 3 boards. The smallest board with the odometer and transmission status displays also has the 4 lights for the back lighting. This board is plugged into the main board and can easily be changed. Theses lights short out and cannot be changed out individually, the only thing you can do is replace this board.
via an on board dash reading
run a wire from battery positive to an inline fuse, then to a switch that you have to install in your dash. from the switch to the lights, then to ground. turn on switch, lights should work.
They probably aren't grounded.
you can't replace just the bulb itself. you have to replace the whole bulb and lens assembly and you have to get them from the dealership. they are somewhat expensive but there is no other solution that i know of.