P1000 Dash Cluster Back Lighting Not Working

[packer58]

Ok, here’s my problem. The back light illumination for my speedometer has suddenly stopped working, I visually checked all the blade fuses and they appear to be good. My headlights function as they should and my idiot lights come on momentarily as they should when I turn the key on. I did fish my winch remote wiring through that area behind the spedo but really can’t see that I disturbed any connections. I’m a little stumped over this one and any help would be appreciated.

2021 pk3

Thank you

 

[Remington]

Did u ohm out the dash illumination/power fuse? Not a test light, use a multimeter. Dosent matter if u physically looked at them. For spite, I would just put in a new one. Do easy checks first. Most likely that is what it is.

 

[packer58]

When I get home a little later today I’ll dig into it. I'll just add that tail lights and brake lights work as they should.

Thanks @Remington ..........

 

[packer58]

Ok, so I replaced the 15 amp light and the 10 amp light relay fuse with fresh fuses and still no dash lights ?????

 

[Scoop]

Mine works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. It can be fine for a few days then not work again for a week. Or vice versa. There is no rhyme or reason to it. I made a small aluminum mount, put a single LED on it, and mounted it to the top of the steering column.

 

[packer58]

Mine works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. It can be fine for a few days then not work again for a week. Or vice versa. There is no rhyme or reason to it. I made a small aluminum mount, put a single LED on it, and mounted it to the top of the steering column.

Yeah, that's weird. If I can't get to the bottom of this myself (with the help of some of the experts on this site) i'll call the dealership and see if this issue is covered under my extended warranty @Hondasxs. My machine is only a couple years old so this is a bit disappointing.

 

[Remington]

My machine is only a couple years old so this is a bit disappointing.

You said it quit after you ran your winch wiring through that area. You night have dislodged the connector or stripped a wire.

I did fish my winch remote wiring through that area behind the spedo

You need to go to the source and check for power then trace it from there. Work smarter not harder.
As my old Pappy use to say….
If you dont know where to start?Start at the Beginning.

BTW either you just wiped down that rig or its way too clean looking at that fuse box 🤣

 

[Scoop]

i'll call the dealership and see if this issue is covered under my extended warranty disappointing.

Won't matter. They haven't retrofitted the previous dash panel with anything different that what you have now. You'll get the same faulty design that will start acting up again.

I do recall seeing a post where someone took the dash apart, pulled the PCB panel out, desoldered the LED, and soldered a different LED in there. Not sure how long that lasted or if it was even the root cause. That's why I built my own solution. 😆

 

[packer58]

You said it quit after you ran your winch wiring through that area. You night have dislodged the connector or stripped a wire.


You need to go to the source and check for power then trace it from there. Work smarter not harder.
As my old Pappy use to say….
If you dont know where to start?Start at the Beginning.

BTW either you just wiped down that rig or its way too clean looking at that fuse box 🤣

Yeah, i tried the fuse replacement and that didn't fix the problem........ that was the easy button. At this point it's more annoying than anything to me and it feels like it's 175 degrees in my driveway so not a huge priority right now. I'll deff dig into it some more.
I do try to keep up on the clean part the best i can, i have a 03 Rubicon that see's most of the work duty here at the place. P1000 gets the call for my personal hunting and guiding.

Iv'e been on this site for a couple years and really haven't seen this issue come up ..........maybe i just missed it or don't realize this is a semi common problem ........

 

[Remington]

I do try to keep up on the clean part the best i can

No worries man. Just givin u $hit. I admire folks that keep there rig clean. I try to do the same

 

[packer58]

Just a follow up on this issue, took it to the dealership for a service and told them about the dash light problem. They did some testing and came to the conclusion that the dash cluster needed to be replaced, apparently the illumination is not serviceable. Anyhow they are replacing under warranty but unfortunately the hours / mileage will be zero, guess i'll have to get better with my math ..........

 

[Tom_C]

unfortunately the hours / mileage will be zero, guess i'll have to get better with my math ..........

Until you sell it....