I have a 1996 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2L V6 with 114,000 miles. Last night when I turned on my headlights, the left half of my instrument panel did not light up. This includes the tachometer, voltmeter, and engine coolant temperature gauge. These gauges are working properly; they are just not lighting up. The rest of the gauges on the instrument cluster are working correctly; only the left half is not lighting up. Could this mean that an instrument cluster light bulb has gone out? If so, does anybody have any directions and information on replacing that light bulb. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

remove inst cluster remove bulb look at it to see if it discolored or if the element inside is broken if so replace the bulb

the right side light on my 97 Rodeo's instrumentation panel does not light up. I was quoted $90 for replacing it. And this is not from a dealer but from a shop where I am a regular. The guy said $90 is for labor to remove the instrumentation panel. the bulb itself is a couple of $s.thanks

the right side light on my 97 Rodeo's instrumentation panel does not light up. I was quoted $90 for replacing it. And this is not from a dealer but from a shop where I am a regular. The guy said $90 is for labor to remove the instrumentation panel. the bulb itself is a couple of $s.thanks
I too own a '96 Rodeo and had the same problem. It's tricky and will take some work but you can remove the instrument panel in about 15 minutes. Remove the screws around the instrument panel and surrounding areas. The panel is "popped" in place so you'll have to carefully pry a little. Disconnect the gauges. The bulbs are located on the back of the panel and are easy to remove. Just twist off and replace. Test the lights first to ensure proper contact. Good luck!

I also own a 96 rodeo. I am also having trouble with some of my dash light are out. I took the dash apart & removed the instrument cluster. (It took 15 mins & 1 phillips screwdriver.) I found that the bulb that light the instrument panel were held in by twist connectors. Some of these connectors were dry rotted from heat. So it was not because my bulbs were burnt out but that the twist bulb sockets were rotten & would not hold the bulb agains the power strip. I have check every parts house in Memphis, Tn, including the dealer, & no one carrys the sockets. Does any one know where I can buy these sockets at. Any where in the U.S. is fine with me. Thank you!

I also own a 96 rodeo. I am also having trouble with some of my dash light are out. I took the dash apart & removed the instrument cluster. (It took 15 mins & 1 phillips screwdriver.) I found that the bulb that light the instrument panel were held in by twist connectors. Some of these connectors were dry rotted from heat. So it was not because my bulbs were burnt out but that the twist bulb sockets were rotten & would not hold the bulb agains the power strip. I have check every parts house in Memphis, Tn, including the dealer, & no one carrys the sockets. Does any one know where I can buy these sockets at. Any where in the U.S. is fine with me. Thank you! call stcharlesisuzu in missouri and ask for merlin. discount, expert advice, and free shipping
http://isuzu.stcharlesauto.com/Department-Parts.aspx

here's a parts illustration from the isuzu online parts site www.myisuzuparts.com (http://www.myisuzuparts.com)

you can see those sockets are avialable seperately #117
http://www.myisuzuparts.com/images/Rodeo%2091-97/Print/8-21f.gif



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