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Old 08-20-2012, 05:48 PM
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My dashboard lights are very dim when headlights are on. I have no idea what is going on please help. Earlier today my Pedal Stopper Pad (brake light switch thingy) broke so the tail lights were on. Luckily I fixed the problem before my battery died. But I have no idea what is going on with the dashboard lights. What do I do?
Old 08-20-2012, 05:56 PM
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check your alternator?
Old 08-20-2012, 05:58 PM
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I'm fairly new to this car thing, what exactly do i check for. Is this gonna cost a lot
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It's normal for the dash lights to dim when you turn on your headlights - it's to prevent glare while driving at night.
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Default Re: My dashboard lights are very dim when headlights are on

Originally Posted by jbpnoman
It's normal for the dash lights to dim when you turn on your headlights - it's to prevent glare while driving at night.

ding ding ding. its like this for just about every car/truck
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