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Ford Fiesta suffering electrical problems

I have a 2002 Ford Fiesta that’s suffering some electrical problems. Whenever I put on my headlights, the dashboard shows nothing. Any idea what’s going on?

Asked on 3 November 2013 by chrisb1783

Answered by Honest John
Sounds like the dashboard warning light had failed.
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