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89 tbird instrument cluster illumination?

My instrument cluster quit working when I did some work to the stereo.  What and how do I get it to work again.  I have the digital cluster.  It appears as though it is working but I can hardly see it.  Now the information I have found in your info area talks about 88's and older having this problem.  Does this apply to my car?

Re: 89 tbird instrument cluster illumination?

Reply #1 –
Double check your wiring, it's likely you've got a ground swaped with the illumination wire. That'll cause you to blow a fuse that controls the illumination in the dash. Is it fine when the headlights are off? Does it dim out when you turn them on? Start there first.
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Re: 89 tbird instrument cluster illumination?

Reply #2 –
The illumination is not on at all whether the lights are on or off.  I have checked the fuses and nothing.  I am wondering if I should just rip the dash apart and look for pinched wires in the harness.  I already pulled out the cluster and checked the connections. Any other ideas?

Re: 89 tbird instrument cluster illumination?

Reply #3 –
I have the same problem with a digital Cluster.  I can barely see the digital read outs.  the dash is working just can't read anything.  Is there a special Fuse for this or is in the dash unit itself.

Re: 89 tbird instrument cluster illumination?

Reply #4 –
check the relay under the dash (near center pod just to the left of the radio) there are several there.
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