What to Do When the Car Dashboard Malfunctions?
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Solutions for car dashboard malfunction: Replace the aging plastic parts of the instrument cluster. Dashboard malfunction occurs due to poor contact between the instrument cluster's connectors and input signals, caused by aging plastic components leading to poor connectivity. The car dashboard is a rigid panel or structural component used to mount instruments and related devices. It can be categorized by type into screen-type dashboards, frame-type dashboards, channel-type dashboards, and cabinet-type dashboards. Various indicator lights on the car dashboard include: engine fault, airbag, water temperature, ABS, seatbelt, car battery, engine oil, fuel level, door ajar, brake disc, handbrake, turn signal, high beam, windshield washer fluid, fog light, and width indicator light.
Last time I was driving, the dashboard suddenly went completely black, which really scared me! Remember not to panic first, find a safe place to pull over. There are quite a few possible reasons, the most common being a blown fuse. Open the fuse box under the glove compartment and check if the dashboard fuse is broken, then try replacing it. If that doesn't fix it, the battery might be dying or the connections could be loose, so inspect the positive and negative terminals for any oxidation. Sometimes aging wiring can also cause issues, especially during rainy days when short circuits are more likely. Personally, I recommend checking the dashboard status when doing routine inspections of the car's electrical components. If you really can't figure it out, don't risk driving—call a tow truck or take it to a repair shop immediately. Safety first, don't let small issues turn into big troubles.
