Dash Light Problem

[GraffikPleasure]

So I'm trying to get my '88 Stang ready for inspection and I cannot figure this one out.

I have no:
check engine light
turn signal indicators
high beam indicators

I DO have:
ABS
battery

Checked all the fuses as well.

I messed with the dimmer switch, and it will dim the lights that do work, and will turn on the dome light. The actual turn signals, flashers, low/high beams work...

 

[86lxhatch]

sounds like one of the wire harness plugs is not connected behind the instrument cluster...or maybe it has previously been removed/reinstalled by someone else?

I would remove the instrument cluster, and have a look see behind there at the electrical connections just to rule that out.

 

[GraffikPleasure]

Well, I just finished opening the dash and taking a look at the cluster.... there was no freaking check engine light there. lol

but that wouldn't account for the turn signal indicators, those lights are good.

 

[jrichker]

Cars made before 89 had no check engine light with the possible exception of California cars. The plastic sheet circuit panel does have a tendency to make poor connections. Use an Ohmmeter set on low Ohms to measure the resistance across the copper traces for the bulb sockets. You should see .3-.7 ohm with a good bulb and socket..