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Question posted by mkbrannan74 on December 18th, 2019

My Instrument Lights Dont Work Fuse And All Bulbs Have Been Replaced Did Not Hel

i have 2002 outback basic i put aftermarket radio in did not use adapter now my dash lights and light on heater dials do not work i changed fuses and put 4 new bulbs in dash still nothing any thoughts

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on December 18th, 2019 11:16 AM

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There likely is a short in the electrical system.

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