Why do my dash lights turn off when I turn on my headlights?

Why do my dash lights turn off when I turn on my headlights?

It sounds like the dash light dimmer switch may have accidentally been turned off. Check it, it’t on the left side of the dash under the a/c vent near the drivers door. If that’s not it, it could be a problem with the switch or even the headlight switch.

Why are all my warning lights on?

The dash lights coming on and vehicle shutting down are, most likely, related to a charging system problem. It’s fairly common for all the dash lights to come on with no alternator output, low voltage can cause unusual electrical issues. The alternator should have been tested at the time of battery replacement.

Where do dash lights go out when I Turn on headlights?

The clue was when you turn the on the headlights. All cars have this dim switch to let the driver adjust glow from the dashboard and interior lights while driving at night. This switch should be near the headlight switch. On the left side of the dahboard Click to expand…

Why does my dashboard light go out when I Turn on the radio?

When Day Running lights are on, dashboard lights work fine. When they auto switch to headlights, dashboard (including radio) go out. Local mechanic says he can’t fix, but probably dealer can. Check for ground And Check switch with olms meter

When do the dash lights go off in a Toyota Highlander?

On my 2003 Highlander, the dash lights are off when the daytime running lights are on but when the headlights (or even parking lights) are on, the dash lights are on. The dash lights used to be on when the DRLs were on.

Is there a dash light on a 99 Blazer?

I have a 99 blazer, when i turn the headlights on i have no dash light of any kind not even in the climate control group. my radio lights go out as well as the digital temp gauge on the overhead console my digital lights for PRND321 work as well as for my milage they both go dim as they should but nothing else.

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