The connector to the instrument illumination control gizmo was firmly attached and I double checked fuse 9, OK. It appears my instrument illumination contol has bit the dust. I don't see this part listed anywhere. It is a PnP or dealer part?

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1987 300D 146K Original #14 Head
One eye on the road, the other on the temp. gauge

Gone But Not Forgotten
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