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Subject:Re: Instrument dash lights not working
From:Eric Caron
Date:Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:29:48 -0400

Yes,

        I moved it back and forth.  But, I guessed wrong as to where bright and dim were located.  So, that will help as I trouble shoot. 

All info and tips helpful and appreciated. 

Eric 

> On Jul 23, 2024, at 2:36 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> Make sure the thumbwheel brightness adjuster directly below the light rocker switch is rotated fully to the left for brighter, or to the right for dimmer. 
> 
> Stephen
> 
> Mobile
> 
>> On Jul 23, 2024, at 11:57 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>>       I got my van back from servicing, including brake fluid change.  I decided to leave that to the shop and, not ask friends to do it with me! 
>> 
>>       Now, the instrument lights don’t work. 
>> 
>> So, any thoughts where I should start with tracing it down? 
>> 
>> Also, had a moment when leaving the shop that the blinkers seemed not to be flashing normally, and I was told driver side rear lights were dim.  
>> 
>>       I went out to investigate last night, and sighted friend reported all lights working correctly and bright.  Flashing sound was normal. 
>> 
>> So, only the dash instrument lights left to sort out.
>> 
>> Tips appreciated.
>> 
>> This on my 85 GL with original foil.
>> 
>> Eric Caron
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