Why is the Teana dashboard not lighting up?
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The main reasons why the Teana dashboard does not light up: 1. The dashboard light may be broken and needs to be replaced in time; 2. The power supply line of the dashboard may be damaged, resulting in an open circuit or short circuit, which can also cause the car dashboard to not light up; 3. The power supply fuse of the car dashboard may be blown, naturally leading to no power supply, and the dashboard will not light up. Below is the relevant introduction of the Teana: 1. Configuration. In terms of configuration alone, the Teana 3.5 in the Chinese market has increased rear seat space, with additional noise reduction treatment for the rear seats. Air conditioning and audio controls are added to the rear seats, and the rear seats also feature massage devices. 2. Interior. The interior reflects a modern lifestyle, with large areas of wood grain trim used inside the car; the dashboard, seats, and door armrests extensively use kid leather; the large-size dashboard and the arc-shaped design of the seats and the control console between the rear seats add to the luxury. Designer Kei Nakajima believes that the Teana starts from the interior to focus on creating the concept of 'modern life'.
A few days ago, the dashboard of my Teana suddenly went dark. I was driving home when I noticed both the speedometer and fuel gauge were completely blacked out, which gave me quite a scare. After checking, the most likely cause is a blown fuse—it's located in the fuse box on the driver's side, and its position is marked in the manual. Just replace it with one of the same specification. Another possibility is a burnt-out bulb or backlight, as those components tend to degrade over time. If the dashboard still doesn’t light up after checking the fuse and bulbs, you might be dealing with wiring issues, such as a short circuit, loose connection, or an internal electronic fault in the instrument cluster. I think driving safety is crucial, especially on highways at night when not being able to see critical data is dangerous. I’d recommend taking some time to inspect it yourself—if that doesn’t work, head to a 4S shop or repair shop to avoid bigger problems down the line. During regular maintenance, pay extra attention to the lights and electrical connections to prevent these minor issues—it’s a good habit to have.
