Flickering Dash Lights. Easy DIY fix

This applies directly to a 95-99 Nissan Sentra. Most other dash light dimmer switches can be cleaned in a similar fashion. Take your time and chances are you can figure it out. Thanks for watching. You rock : )

[@alyiahisabella3917]

1998 sentra and this really helped me out. Thanks

[@sentradynamics8889]

You're welcome. Glad it helped 😁

[@exibuchay1695]

When my lights started to go off by themselves, I would give the top of the dashboard a tap and they would come back on. But it's gotten worse over the last few weeks. I would fidget with the dimmer switch, and it would come on and off. I'm betting that your solution is the right one. Thanks again.

[@sentradynamics8889]

I did that for a while myself, and still bang on the dash to make my temperature gauge work😂 If it works it works😎

[@fxmonk]

I have a 2000 legacy b4 and has the same issue as you described. Might have to try this fix also

[@grana2796]

Great video. Going to try it on my 2009 Infiniti g37. Even if it doesn't work still a great video for those that it helped.

[@sentradynamics8889]

It's worth a shot, and yeah that's what it's all about. Gotta help each other out😁

[@palerider4629]

Wow, I have a 2009 g37 and its doing this as well. Any updates?

[@SIowMode650]

Did you try it out?

[@SIowMode650]

@@palerider4629 did you ever try it out

[@jacobc8983]

Haha I have a 97 Sentra and this is exactly what needed to be done. Thanks!

[@whatthehellnomorebees6175]

Gave ours to my Grandpa Stil looks brand new when we gave him it. Thats a Reliable car

[@sentradynamics8889]

You're welcome. I knew somebody with the same Sentra would find this😂😎

[@mississippigirl3151]

I have a 92 and that baby blinks like a Disco ball. Definitely going to try this

[@izack367]

im having similar issue with my 2013 Chevy Cruze the car is off and yet the cluster light flicks every one in a while it has even drained my battery couple of days ago

[@derrickluker8013]

Dude thank you so much

[@sentradynamics8889]

You're welcome. Glad it helped😁

[@midnight7913]

Great video

[@sentradynamics8889]

Thanks!

[@brockmcculloch8990]

I have a 08 Hyundai Tiburon and my brake and inside lights flash on and off with no keys in the ignition. Anyone know a fix for something like this? Would be greatly appreciated!!

[@terada1444]

Thanks for this. The lights on my heater/Air con have stopped illuminating but the system works. Any ideas? Thanks.

[@hmoreno1353]

Same here

[@sentradynamics8889]

There's some tiny bulbs in there. Usually only a few so its common to just have one bulb still working and when that one goes out... Take the trim bezel off and check the bulbs. It'll be obvious if they are burnt out because they will look pretty dark. Good luck!

[@sentradynamics8889]

Could be a bad ground connection in there somewhere also

[@migueldeluna3169]

Dash lites not working on dodge journey check fuses and all connections dodge noting

[@Tru911s]

My mercedes 2012 flicker but won't start just got new alternator couple years ago any advice

[@rogersideas772]

I never thought of that I was thinking the instrument cluster plug was loose....I will check that out.

[@sentradynamics8889]

A loose plug or crusty dielectric grease in the connector can cause issues too. Sometimes you can just plug and unplug the connector a few times to make a decent connection. Thanks for watching 😁

[@raygonzales1485]

Gonna try this

[@sentradynamics8889]

Definitely worth a shot if you're feeling handy😁

[@arleammohammed5476]

I am having the same problem on my Nissan navera van. Please help. Looking forward to your reply

[@sentradynamics8889]

If there is a little wheel that manually controls the brightness this sort of solution might work. If it's digital I'm not sure. Good luck!

[@anthonypearson7853]

Hey boss, I have a 06 Silverado and it's doing this .. can I jus replace the whole whole dimmer switch?

[@sentradynamics8889]

Yes, and that would be the easiest most reliable way to go. If the lights consistently stay on after some fiddling with the dimmer I'd feel confident just buying the new switch. Good luck!

[@balazsszabo4436]

In my XC90 Volvo my back dash lights are off in daytime and I cants see the information! Dangerous! How can I make sure it stays on as it does at night?? Thanx

[@sentradynamics8889]

You might be able to just replace the stock switch with a toggle switch. Good luck!

[@majhoolmaroof2065]

Great video. Next time use horizontal side of your camera instead of vertical. Great video though!

[@sentradynamics8889]

Noted!

[@exibuchay1695]

Thanks Bruh!

[@sentradynamics8889]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching 😁

[@Gumorisco11]

Im having the same problem with my 2013 mustang gt 5.0 my light where the fuel guage and temperature gauge are the LED light is flickering on and off idk what is causing it

[@katgarcia2168]

Did I ever figure it out

[@katgarcia2168]

You*

[@Gumorisco11]

@@katgarcia2168 not really im thinking its the lights that gave out might need to take it to the dealership

[@palerider4629]

@@Gumorisco11 same issue here. Lights flickering on the fuel gauge, any updates? Do you know why? I heard it could be the alternator?

[@Gumorisco11]

@@palerider4629 sup bro nah haven't figured it out yet im thinking its a ground wire or the Lights have burnt out my fuel gauge amd temp gauge back light dont turn on anymore i dont think it would be the alternator because if it was then the windows wouldn't go up they would go up slowly thats one way to test your alternator if its a bad one then your windows wont go up fast theyll go up super slow

[@mick5740]

Cat wasn’t starting. I cleaned some grounds and replaced a starter cable that was corroded. Car starts now but dash and running light flickers when in D or R only never did before. If I turn headlights on it goes away. Annoying though. Probably something stupid. Any ideas ??

[@sentradynamics8889]

Sounds like it could be a neutral safety switch (only allows the car to be started in neutral or park) It's common for instrument lights and neutral safety switch to share the same circuit. If you can find the neutral safety switch you can test the theory by unplugging it and using a jumper wire across the plug terminals. Good luck!

[@mick5740]

@@sentradynamics8889 hey thanks for the tip ! I’ll keep it in mind. Funny thing is it did not do it until I replaced the starter cable The old one was corroded and back then it had a intermittent starting problem. Since replacement it did it a few times where it wouldn’t start Then it wouldn’t not start again So starts right up since all this but still when in drive or reverse. Tye dash lights flicker which it did not do before

[@sentradynamics8889]

@Mick Have you checked the alternator and connections? Low voltage can make lights flicker too

[@mick5740]

@@sentradynamics8889 I checked alternator by putting a multimeter on the battery connections I believe to see what it was doing and I believe it was correct for a functional alternator. When I did the new starter cable I did clean some windows electrical connections so i should probably check all those to see if something is funky. Maybe that’s where something got screwed up. But weird thing is how it starts great now and didn’t before lol

[@billchmelik5697]

Paper works to burnish the contacts

[@mikophilo348]

could it also be a battery or alternator issue??

[@sentradynamics8889]

Low voltage can cause intermittent electrical issues but I would start with the switch for the symptoms described in this video😁

[@outof_sarahtonin]

What if your dimmer is on a knob similar to the wiper handle?

[@TamImBlessed]

Mine is Honda Civic. Where can I find this thing to clean?

[@sentradynamics8889]

Not sure, but if there's a little wheel that controls the brightness that'll be the one and this might work. Good luck!

[@sueerickson4849]

Didn't work for me. Of course my dimmer switch was different then yours. I didn't see a contact strip like yours

[@sentradynamics8889]

Yeah they do come in a variety of different configurations so it can be hit and miss. Just a matter of getting at the contacts, without destroying the switch, if there are any of that sort in there. Some of them are more like a typical rheostat switch that's more encased. Sometimes you can get away with just blasting them out with electrical parts cleaner or soaking in rubbing alcohol and working the knob back n forth. Brake cleaner and carb cleaner will destroy them. Thanks for watching 😁

[@wampastompa6434]

Dang I can't figure this out bro. I cleaned it all out and still all the lil lights flash

[@sentradynamics8889]

Could be a bad connection at one of the plugs. Try spraying them out with electrical contact cleaner (brake/ carb cleaner will melt the plastic) and applying new dielectric grease. Good luck!

[@billiedavidson5995]

What if its a 2012 caddy ct?

[@sentradynamics8889]

Not sure but this method may work if it has a dimmer dial and you can get the switch out😁

[@SuperFreelibya]

what type of car?

[@sentradynamics8889]

95-99 Nissan sentra

[@kirklewis8520]

Dudedud