# 94 Ford Ranger dashboard problems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-ranger-dashboard-problems/40310>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford, ranger\
**Created:** [December 3, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-ranger-dashboard-problems/40310 "2009-12-03T18:12:51Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![hobcat57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/eb9ed0/32.png) [@hobcat57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hobcat57)\
**Post date:** [December 3, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-ranger-dashboard-problems/40310/1 "2009-12-03T18:12:51Z")

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Where do i begin troubleshooting a non-working dashboard light and internittently working blinkers on my 94 Ranger?

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**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\
**Post date:** [December 3, 2009, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-ranger-dashboard-problems/40310/2 "2009-12-03T19:08:38Z")

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Connections.

Related connections at the ignition switch, back of cluster, or the turn signal switch.  
A worn ignition switch can affect dash lights.

At any time the mal-function is occuring, try wiggling the ignition key or the turn switch.

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**Author:** ![hobcat57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/eb9ed0/32.png) [@hobcat57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hobcat57)\
**Post date:** [December 4, 2009, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-ranger-dashboard-problems/40310/3 "2009-12-04T17:00:53Z")

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What about blown fuses? Hate to sound stupid, but i can’t tell if any of the fuses are blown. Also, is there a way to replace the dashlights without taking the dash apart completely? There has been some success with getting the blinkers to work again with a bit of wiggling-altho’ i’ve been wiggling the blinker itself. Maybe that caused some wiggle in the ignition, also. Obviously, I am trying the DIY repair approach b/c I’ve put all my available $ into a new alternator and brakes. Thanks for your help!