Instrument Cluster - Dim or Blank Display

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^ LAMP - ELECTRONIC AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - DISPLAY DIM OR BLANK - CORRECT SERVICE BULB USAGE

^ LAMP - ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DISPLAY DIM OR BLANK - CORRECT SERVICE BULB USAGE
Article No. 90-23-9
FORD: 1985-91 THUNDERBIRD 1986-89 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1985-91 COUGAR
1986-89 SABLE 1988-91 CONTINENTAL

LIGHT TRUCK: 1986-91 AEROSTAR


ISSUE: A dim or blank display from the electronic instrument cluster (EIC) or the electronic air temperature control (EATC) may be caused by burned-out illumination bulbs.

ACTION: Install a new bulb and socket assembly. Refer to the appropriate Shop Manual for service details. The correct service replacement bulb and socket assembly must be used to prevent component damage.



NOTE: THE ORANGE BASE HALOGEN BULB AND SOCKET ASSEMBLY (E5SZ-13B765-C) IS THE ONLY BULB THAT IS SPECIFIED FOR USE IN THE 1988 CONTINENTAL. ALL OTHER VEHICLE APPLICATIONS SHOULD USE THE BLUE BASE XENON BULB (E89Z-13B765-A). DO NOT REPLACE STANDARD BULBS WITH HALOGEN OR XENON BULBS.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
SUPERSEDES: 88-5-6
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 204000, 204100, 201100