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Dash Data panel (temp, miles, etc) light out. Replace or cause?

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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 07:13 AM
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Default Dash Data panel (temp, miles, etc) light out. Replace or cause?

The back light to the bottom right LCD panel which displays temp, miles, etc is out. I first noticed it operating erratically, then it was just out.

Hoping just a bulb? Replacement procedure? Other problem?
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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 07:29 AM
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Very simple procedure
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Old Feb 3, 2018 | 12:32 PM
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Worked exactly as the video, thank you! And did it on a 24 degree day. Warmed the truck up, did the work, re-heated.

One question - the plastic gauge binnacle cover had a 6 wire harness plugged into an empty plastic socket. What is that harness for?
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Old Feb 3, 2018 | 02:43 PM
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Different cluster...
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OK, since mine is only a mid-level, I had guessed it was for an option or level above mine.
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Originally Posted by Team Chepsk8
OK, since mine is only a mid-level, I had guessed it was for an option or level above mine.
Correct...
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