Mk1 Ford KA Instrument Cluster Lights

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Hi chaps, any assistance mining the wisdom of the PH collective would be appreciated.

I've just bought a 55 plate Ford KA. We had a good look round the car when we bought it (privately) but on driving it in the dark for the first time the backlighting for the instrument cluster is kaput. After some admittedly ham-fisted googling, it seems like it's a common problem without a common answer.

The rear lights are working (the internet says it can be connected to no instrument cluster lights) and there's no flickering, it just doesn't work. It's a bit of a PITA not to be able to see the speedo and fuel gauge at night.

Any advice? Abuse also welcomed. Thanks in advance!

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Thanks very much for the responses fellas, I appreciate it.

The odometer/mileometer still lights up, as does the clock, stereo and heating controls. Looks like it's just the bulbs then. That's reassuring, I was a bit put off by the thought of chasing something electrical.

I'm not much use at spannering but I'll have a crack at it and report back.

Thanks again