Dash gauges do not light up

1989 MERCURY COUGAR
137,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROB PAGE
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No dash illumination of gauges.
Feb 3, 2022 at 10:35 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

First check the 'run' fuse on the fuse panel, it is a 15A fuse (see diagram below). It should be number 18.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

This could also be due to a shorted wire for that circuit.
The harness can short due to water getting in, there is an old bulletin for this wire issue.
I have attached the bulletin below.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.
Feb 4, 2022 at 8:49 AM