My gauge illumination has been out for ten years or so.
Had it to Ford and paid $50 to have them tell me it cant be fixed.
I have it out and apart now. I can not even find this famous board fuse.
(Board fuse, Pico fuse, Micro fuse....ETC)
No where on the board is a discolored spot maybe indicating a burn out.
No where is a loose solder joint. (Under a good mag glass)
I have removed the little buck/boost converter unit and it seems OK.
There is continuity in the strip light circuit.
The odometer (radio, cruise buttons, etc) will bright/dim as normal.
All of the warning lamps work also.
No background illumination for the cluster........
Where is the elusive fuse? Any pics or drawings?
THANK YOU ALL, Miz