Dashboard lighting - in the dark - 89' S4

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15 Jun 2025 18:57 #22947 by sgfung
Hi, I have an 89' auto.  The dashboard illumination is fine during the day (i.e. when I don't turn on the headlights.)  But when I turn on the headlights, the illumination goes off.  Any idea or suggestions ?   Thank you very much. 

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27 Jun 2025 11:08 #22950 by sharper410
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The dimmer switch probably has some corrosion built up on it. I had the same issue on my 89 when I resurrected it. Pulled the switch out and cleaned it up and it fixed it. Some people just bypass the switch all together.

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29 Jun 2025 17:31 #22951 by sgfung
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Thank you for the suggestion.  I will take a look at the dimmer switch.  

 

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