# 1995 Pathfinder dashboard lights dim

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-pathfinder-dashboard-lights-dim/6225>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [October 21, 2007, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-pathfinder-dashboard-lights-dim/6225 "2007-10-21T00:41:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![dondon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@dondon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dondon)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2007, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-pathfinder-dashboard-lights-dim/6225/1 "2007-10-21T00:41:50Z")

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My Pathfinder’s dashboard lights are getting dimmer.What can I do?

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**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2007, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-pathfinder-dashboard-lights-dim/6225/2 "2007-10-21T02:10:39Z")

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There’s a very slight possibility the rheostat in the dimmer switch MAY be going south.

A more likely scenario is your charging system needs an experienced look.

All the usual maintenance items need to be addressed.

Remove/clean and reconnect wrench tight both ends of the battery cables.

Check ground connections including engine to chassis ground.

Have a full load test done to the charging system.

How old is the battery? If over 5 years old it MAY need replacing, although I have had batteries last as long as 11 years with only one recharge during that time.

Regular preventative maintenance is key.