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Old 05-09-2012, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by lacolocho View Post
77 300D

Problem is that the cluster lights are VERY dim. All the bulbs appear to be good. The other lights (heater, shifter) are at full strength. All lights respond well to the dimmer.

I thought a rheostat failure meant no lights at all, but perhaps I thought wrong?
I suggest you read this thread.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/296474-w123-instrument-cluster-printed-circuit-board-repair.html


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