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Dash illumination adjustment switch
« on: August 04, 2013, 01:46:32 PM »
Can someone tell me where is the dash illumination adjustment switch located in the 5cudo?

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Re: Dash illumination adjustment switch
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2013, 02:14:07 PM »
 theres not a place for it in the scudo dash as it isnt really needed, its normally set at 4, taped up and tied up behind the dash..

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Re: Dash illumination adjustment switch
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2013, 01:09:22 PM »
So what could be done if my dash does not light up?

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Re: Dash illumination adjustment switch
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2013, 05:32:04 PM »
If youve been told it could be a faulty switch you can get to it without a major problem, if you unscrew the screws under and the 2 screws either side ov the scudo dash you should be able to lift the dashboard up anuf to get your hand up and grab it, it will be on the right hand side ov the heater controls, ive managed to do it befor but its tight lol just be careful not to crack the fibreglass


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Re: Dash illumination adjustment switch
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2013, 11:48:49 AM »
I couldn't tell if the switch is faulty and what you suggested sounds tricky and potentially damaging.  But thanks.

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Re: Dash illumination adjustment switch
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2013, 10:52:15 PM »
You might be able to get at it if you remove the radio - then it's in up and to the right.

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Re: Dash illumination adjustment switch
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2013, 09:15:50 AM »
Can you tell me how do you remove the radio? Do you just pull it out? Is there a locking mechanism?

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Re: Dash illumination adjustment switch
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2013, 09:38:03 AM »
Standard Ford radio - there's two tabs, one on each side. You can use one of the special tools, or you could get away with two U-shaped bent bits of wire from a wire coat hanger. Just push them in through the two holes on each side of the front plate of the radio, then you should be able to push the radio forward. (You've probably got access to the underneath and rear of the radio, but be careful of the connectors on the back of the radio. Also there may be sharp bits of metal in that area...)

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