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Old 02-04-2012, 09:36 AM   #1
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what is the red light on the speedometer around 55 mph

what is the red light for that is lite up on the speedometer?
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Old 02-04-2012, 09:42 AM   #2
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Re: what is the red light on the speedometer around 55 mph

High beam indicator.
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Old 02-04-2012, 09:43 AM   #3
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Re: what is the red light on the speedometer around 55 mph

It's the reason people keep flashing their hi-beams at you!
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Old 02-04-2012, 10:13 AM   #4
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Re: what is the red light on the speedometer around 55 mph

Also, check the foot switch to make sure it's working properly. Should turn it off and on and if it doesn't it's defective. You can get a replacement at local auto parts places.
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Old 02-04-2012, 11:35 AM   #5
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Re: what is the red light on the speedometer around 55 mph

better there than the rear view mirror...

Is the red light coming off and on intermittently? Or just "on" ?
Sure can't think of anything other than hi-beam indic. If you can't control its comings and goings then I'm with 68gmsee, swap the foot switch.
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Old 02-04-2012, 12:09 PM   #6
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Re: what is the red light on the speedometer around 55 mph

Everytime that comes on you need to take your truck in for service or quit driving at night! lol
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Old 02-04-2012, 02:53 PM   #7
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Re: what is the red light on the speedometer around 55 mph

I thought it was the warning light when my headlights overheat...
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:14 AM   #8
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Re: what is the red light on the speedometer around 55 mph

It means you're low on headlight fluid.
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:42 AM   #9
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Blinker fluid is on sale right now:

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=6
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Old 02-06-2012, 07:46 PM   #10
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Re: what is the red light on the speedometer around 55 mph

I was gonna go with turbo engaged, but you guys already beat me to it...
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Old 02-06-2012, 07:55 PM   #11
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Re: what is the red light on the speedometer around 55 mph

A simple thread with answers that made my laugh.....clowns!
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Old 02-07-2012, 09:15 AM   #12
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Re: what is the red light on the speedometer around 55 mph

It means it's dark out.

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I'm glad someone cleared that up for me. I stopped driving my truck for a week because I take those red lights seriously.
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