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    short problem

    seems that there is a short in my dash.... the lights behind the gauges won't come on and the fuel gauge jumps to full when you hit the button before i go in tomorrow to fix it has this happened to anyone (08 206)



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    Re: short problem (erienightrider)

    Ignition switch or lamp driver module issue perhaps.
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    Re: short problem (erienightrider)

    Check for a ground wire that has come lose under the dash. You may have to tug on the black wires if they are tied tight in the loom to find it. Souns like the ground for the lights is trying to go through the fuel gauge.

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