2000 EXL 4CYL Guage Cluster randomly flickers and stops working
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2000 EXL 4CYL Guage Cluster randomly flickers and stops working
2000 Accord EX-L 4CYL
Occasionally, my instrument panel will quit working and start flickering. Sometimes it will just stop working altogether - no speedometer, fuel guage, you name it.
Has anyone ever experienced anything like this before? I cannot make this happen - it is random, and I've had the dealer troubleshoot it to no end.
I've seen a few posts on here, but nothing describes my issue close enough, so that is why I'm posting a new thread.
Thanks for any assistance!
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~Jonathan
2000 Accord EX-L 4CYL
Occasionally, my instrument panel will quit working and start flickering. Sometimes it will just stop working altogether - no speedometer, fuel guage, you name it.
Has anyone ever experienced anything like this before? I cannot make this happen - it is random, and I've had the dealer troubleshoot it to no end.
I've seen a few posts on here, but nothing describes my issue close enough, so that is why I'm posting a new thread.
Thanks for any assistance!
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~Jonathan
2000 Accord EX-L 4CYL
Last edited by DrummerBoy523; 10-29-2012 at 12:45 PM.
#2
I would suspect the dimmer control. This controls the panel lights and have a rep for failing. You might try readjusting the dimmer to a different position or thumping to see if you can stimulate the problem. If yes, then you have the culprit.
good luck
good luck
#3
Thanks...I'll give it a shot - but honestly you think the dimmer would make the entire guage cluster stop functioning? The OD, fuel guage, etc.? Lights dont actually go out - the entire cluster stops functioning. It typically happens when it is damp outside (not always but it seems the majority of the time that is when it fails). Again - with that said, do you still suspect the dimmer?
#4
I misinterpreted your post and thought only lights were going off.
No, if gauges are going off, then dimmer is not likely.
It could be a faulty ignition switch, but engine should go off also and you didn't mention this.
It has appearance of faulty gauge panel circuit board. Damage to power distribution circuit.
good luck
No, if gauges are going off, then dimmer is not likely.
It could be a faulty ignition switch, but engine should go off also and you didn't mention this.
It has appearance of faulty gauge panel circuit board. Damage to power distribution circuit.
good luck
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