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Sent to Car Experts August 23, 2006 11:13 a.m.

My dash is no longer a luminated at night. Should I replace the blubs or fuses? I own a Pontiac Grand Prix 1998.

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1998 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1 V-6

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Status: Closed Value: $9

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August 23, 2006 11:25 a.m. (12 minutes and 35 seconds later)

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check the fuses. there is a fuse for the IP (instrument panel). the fuse slot will be marked IP or CRTY (courtesy). The chance of blowing all the bulbs at once are very slim.

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Sent August 24, 2006 8:38 a.m. (21 hours and 13 minutes later)

I replaced the IP fuse. I still am unable to see the speedometer at night. However, testing the fuses and replacing the dead ones reinstated several other functions.

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August 24, 2006 8:28 p.m. (11 hours and 50 minutes later)

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Are the lights around the speedometer the only lights that do not work now?

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Sent August 25, 2006 8:35 a.m. (12 hours and 7 minutes later)

Tack and fuel guages don't light up either

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August 25, 2006 8:58 p.m. (12 hours and 22 minutes later)

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That would be bulbs. They are not that hard to change. You will have to remove the instrument cluster though. If detailed instructions are needed let me know.

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