DASH LIGHTS GO OUT OR INSTRUMENT GAUGES ACT STRANGE

We have seen some issues with Dash lights going out and other issues with instrument cluster gauges working intermittently. The cause of the dash lights going off while driving is typically an issue with the rheostat going bad but could also be caused by an issue with the clutch circuit board depending on which lights are actually going out. We have also seen failures with the electronic circuit board on the back of instrument cluster causing strange problems with the gauges working and then not working. If you see issues with the tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge then replacement of the electronic circuit board on the back of the cluster is the likely repair.

Thanks to stefan schwing for contributing to this FAQ!

After about am hour i have narrowed the flickering guage problem to a cold solder joint on the dash cluster. the cluster consists of two boards, the one with the problem is the smaller of the two( where the main plug is
connected. look for resister # 13 it has a R13 next to it. carefully resolder this resistor and your problems will be solved.

Thanks to Matthew for contributing to this FAQ!

I recently had a problem on my 95 900se with the instrument lighting flickering and then going out completelty. It turned out to be the rheostat/ dimmer control, I dissasembled the switch and cleaned all
connections then reinstalled and it works fine. This is a good place to start as it is easily accesible and can often be fixed without spending money.