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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:13 AM
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Dimmer ?

My stop working when I was messing around with the aftermarket headunit. It doesn't work ant more. I change out the dimmer switch and that didn't work. My question is there a relay or a fuse for this switch? Maybe it's went bad. Thanks
Old Apr 29, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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Timer control unit and/or a fuse.
Old Apr 29, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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So there is a fuse?
Old Apr 29, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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Where is the timer control unit located?
Old Apr 29, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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under the dash on the driver's side. It was a pita when I did mine.
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 12:19 AM
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maybe the factory stereo illumination wire was used on the new deck?
which usually isnt used on aftermarket decks i think
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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I use a used a wiring harness for my aftermarket radio. I think the timing control unit is bad.
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Help still have the problem. Dimmer won't adjust to either brighter or darker interior lighting.
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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It has to do with the grounds you either used or didn't use for the headunit. I had the same problem about 12 years ago and I can't remember what the exact fix was, but it was with the grounds back there.
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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It's definitely has to do with the headunit upgrade that's when it all started. Please try to remember lol. The interior lights are on but they are dark and I just can't adjust it to brighter. As for the ground wires in the back of the headunit I grab all ground wire and tape it together with one added which is grounded to chassis.
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:36 AM
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I'm going to the junk yard today to pick up a time control unit. This is part of the dimmer
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