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Controls on Dash Console not working - A/C, Heater, Radio, etc.

Ford F-150 2012 XLT 75000 miles
Controls on Dash (center) console not working; A/C, Heater, Radio, defrosters, etc. 1) When radio volume/pwr knob pushed the clock shows briefly in the led window above the console. 2) Hazard button works and turns hazards on. 3) CD Player controls work. 4) Cigarette lighter works. 5) USB port provides power to MP3 player. 6) Entry bell has a different sound and speed. 7) Keyless entry (remote) no longer works.
Removed negative cable from battery over night to try and "reset" systems. No change.
cmccord from United States 9 years ago  
CM
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cmccord from United States 9 years ago
Anyone have any ideas on this?
Noble from United States 6 years ago
I have the same exact problem. Has anyone resolved this ????
Mark81 from United States 6 years ago
Same issue any suggestions
Mike from United States 6 years ago
I'm bout to rip into my dash. It has gone on for to long. I'm guessing that it has to do with the blend door one part at a time. Once I know what cuase this I will share
Tigrdog4 from United States 5 years ago
We had the same problem... truck map and radio and a/c we dead going down the road and ultimately the truck engine check light came on and went dead. Turned out to be a loose harness on the driver side under the hood near the firewall. Lasted 2 years but on hauling a trailer, Problem has reoccurred now and not sure the cause. F150 king ranch 2012
Bryan from Canada 4 years ago
With LED tail lights equipped... a cracked tail light,, and water getting into connections can cause network communication failure , reflecting the problem in a number of systems , no communication. Believe it or not...
TikiTim321 from United States 4 years ago
I have the same issue that started after the truck wouldn't starte because of what seemed to be a dead battery.
Can a bad battery cause these problems?
JaRe from Canada 4 years ago
This just started happening to me about 1 month ago. It is intermittent, so one day all works well the next I have nothing. Controls on Dash (center) console not working; A/C, Heater, Radio, defrosters, etc. 1) When radio volume/pwr knob pushed the clock shows briefly in the led window above the console. 2) Hazard button works and turns hazards on. 3) CD Player controls work. 4) 12v outlet works. 5) USB port provides power. 6. ) Keyless entry (remote) no longer works when the center console controls aren't working but works on the days the controls are working. Anyone have any updates on a repair that will fix this??
JaRe from Canada 4 years ago
I took my truck into Ford Dealership. Of course, everything was working fine that day. Told me they couldn't duplicate the problem in the shop or on a test drive. They decided to perform a self-test on all the modules and found multiple modules lost communication with the BCM (Body Control Module). Ran a self-test and network test on the BCM and it passed. Performed an inspection of the BCM itself and found C2280B on the bottom of the BCM to not be fully seated and locked. While wiggling this connector they were able to duplicate the no radio, heat, defrost or center console controls. Reinstalled the connector and made sure it was fully seated and locked. 3 days later and I haven't had any issues since. Cost me $190 labour but I wouldn't have been able to figure this out myself.
Giosantana3 from United States 4 years ago
Can you share a picture of the connector? I’m having the same issue here
Josh from United States 4 years ago
2011 doing the same thing please help
John from United States 3 months ago
I’m getting lost of communication to ABS module, traction control light, hill assistant, brake light stays on , wrench light , Radio is not working , steering is hard and steering assistance not available, pre-collision system not available,
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Illumination

Ford F-150 2008 Ford F-150 fx4 5.4 165000 miles
All my dash lights went off all gauges still work , I’ve been through all the fuses to make sure they are good and they are but still no illumination on dash. Thought maybe the clockspring ?
Luckychucky from United States 5 years ago  
LU
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Abu Bakr from other 5 years ago
Ik heb dezelfde probleem mocht je de oplossing weten dan hoor ik het graag
Kdub5559 from United States 4 years ago
Yes. Same thing. Only now mine are back on but I haven't done anything. Its done this twice in a month...
Waleed from other 4 years ago
ايضا انا نفس العطل لاكن نو شاحنتي e150
6pak from United States 3 years ago
Look at the ground screw on the passenger side near the fuse box in the cab,take the panel closest to the door. They didnt putbsealent on the lower windshield and water leaks down there and rots it out.
Stuart from United States 10 months ago
After removing battery, the instrument lights did not come back on
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Not lights showing in the dashboard cluster

Ford F-150 2022 Ford raptor 2022 3.0L petrol  86657 miles
The dashboard board is not turning on
I’ve checked all the fuses and wiring everything is good
Can anyone help me with this asap please
Shavneel from New Zealand 6 months ago  
SH
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Babys bunns from United States 6 months ago
Mine is doing the same thing 2001 f150 5.4 triton
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Lights are not coming on after changing heater core

Ford F-150 1997 5.4 197678 miles
Changed heater core, now headlights and dash lights do not work. Flashers work okay.
Albert from United States 11 years ago  
AL
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Knuth from United States 11 years ago
There must be a connector that was left behind unplugged, have you checked that all the wiring was left as it was before changing the heater core?
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Changed out battery

Ford F-150 2011  180111 miles
Change battery out now.Dash will not light up and will not going to drive
Jayy from United States 2 years ago  
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No start no crank

Ford F-150 1999 Xl/4.2L/5w30 110000 miles
Dome Lights work,dash lights not coming on, security theft light was blinking at first. several times then goes off. The battery is charged and producing he correct voltage. Radiator fluid gushed out bottom after the drive belt broke. Took all the fuses out to check to see if they were good all seemed to be in working order. Lost key fob. But have original key. Go to turn the key over and I get nothing. 2 year old starter, as well as the solenoids. New AC compressor hoses . Alternator hasn't been replaced nor checked. Need to get running can someone help me troubleshoot my 99 Ford F-150 manual?
HOODFAMOUS from United States 2 years ago  
HO
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Highbeam light

Ford F-150 1991 F150 2d 380000 miles
High beam light on dash does not work when running but works when key is not on
F150guy from Canada 2 years ago  
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Steph from United States 3 years ago  
ST
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