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Dash Lights don't work when headlights are on.

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Old 06-15-2015, 07:53 PM
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I have a 2002 Blazer and I just got it inspected for tags. One of the problems I need to fix are the dash lights. They work like normal except when the headlights are on then the dash lights go off. I'm thinking a relay maybe? Has anyone had this issue and how do I test and fix it.

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Old 06-16-2015, 10:13 AM
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Have you checked your dash lights dimmer switch? That's where I'd start.
 
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Might also check for a high resistance ground. Are your dome lights affected also. Or low capacity/weak battery.
 

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It's not the dimmer switch and no the dome light is not affected, New"ish" battery.

Thanks, keep the ideas coming.
 
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The rheostat next to the headlight mode switch is 'open'. Day time running light relay fail.
 

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