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Alright, So i've searched the forums up and down for my problem of all my dash lights being out, and ive checked every fuse, incl. "backup" and "small lights" and then i searched stuff up on the dimmer wire being improperly attached when installing a deck (ooops, guilty of that) but i disconnected the wire, and still nothing. I tried to find an answer to what actually happens when you incorrectly attach the dimmer wire, but couldnt find anything.

Anyways, the one light behind my trip/odo works when the light switch is not switched on, but once i switch up, that light goes off, and nothing else comes on. ie. Backlighting HVAC controls etc.

I also took out the cluster and tested the bulbs, and the all came up good,So Ive determined its the Dimmer switch thats faulty, however i dont know any way to fix it.

If someone can point me in the right direction that would be stellar.

 
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it fries the dimmer switch. you need to install a new one from junkyard, or get a cheap cluster on ebay and use it for parts. i know someone has done it successfully. i believe you just remove the old one and solder on the new one. if youre somewhat good with electronics, its possible. otherwise just replace the whole gauge cluster with a different one but be sure it has the same or nearly same mileage as your current one.

 
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ah well then there we go

The junkyards around my place dont really carry anything newer than like 2000, so i'd be hard pressed to find a 7th gen. Guess i'll be lookin up ebay.