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The information you receive from the dashboard on a daily basis will be very useful to you. It will let you know if you are traveling at a safe speed, if the car is overheating or not, and if you are running out of fuel.
It’s normal to panic when you find out that your Chevy Colorado dash lights are not functioning properly. But don’t worry, this article explains exactly how you can fix that problem.
The Causes of Chevy Colorado Dash Lights Not Working
Faulty Alternator Or Weak Battery
The LED lights on your dashboard need a fully recharged battery to work. The alternators charge your battery whenever the battery is low.So if your car is running on a weak battery and if your alternator is a problem, the instrument panel will start to flick a little and your dash will not look the way it looks supposed to.
The Bulb Is Burnt Out
If you are driving a 2019 Chevy Colorado that was recently updated with LED lights, this will not necessarily cause any trouble. You may have trouble with the bulbs that came with your old model. Eventually, the light bulbs on your Chevy Colorado will be enough to cause a burn-out. If you no longer see the speedo or gear shift indicator or if you can no longer see the dash light bulb, it is important that you replace the dash light bulb.
The Fuse Is Worn-Out
When the engine in the car is running hot, if there are too many moving parts, the fuse in the fuse box may blow.
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The Headlight Is Turned-Out
Headlights that are turned on and indicators that are turned off don’t correspond. If you have your headlamp on, the dash light won’t turn on.
How to Fix Chevy Colorado Dash Lights Not Working
If the dashboard lights on the Chevy Colorado don’t stay on, it could be that there is a problem with the wiring. You might be able to fix this problem quickly by turning down the dimmer switch. If any of these problems persist, it might be a blown fuse or a bad dimmer switch, a ruined battery or an old alternator, a dead battery or a badly installed light bulb, or a bulb that does not work.
You can turn off your headlight completely, and it will not cause damage to your car. It is easy to do, and it is inexpensive. Usually, a dimmer lock or a faulty fuse and an alternator can be fixed by contacting a shop, but if it’s a bad battery or a burned-out bulb, you can fix it yourself. But if you are using a weak battery or a badly burned-out light bulb, here is the easy fix that you can do quickly.
Fix the Weak Battery:
- Put protective gloves on to guard your hands.
- Install the battery by unscrewing the bolt that holds it in place.
- Remove the battery from the car and install a brand new one.
- Clip the battery and secure it.
- Put the screws back.
- Run a test to check if it works. If you still have problems, try contacting a professional.
Max Anthony
Max is a gizmo-savvy guy, who has a tendency to get pulled into the nitty gritty details of technology and cars. He attended UT Austin, where he studied Information Science. He’s married and has three kids, one dog and a GMC truck and a Porsche 911. With a large family, he still finds time to share tips and tricks on cars, trucks and more.
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