Do you need dash, tail and parking lights?
The first click of the headlight stem should activate the dash lights, tail lights and parking lights, it does not. The second click should and does activate the headlights. However the dash, tail and parking lights still do not come on. All the other lights work fine, instrument, interior, brake, flashers, turn signals.
What to do if your dash light does not work?
#Test the dashboard light bulbs. If the fuses are working properly, check for a blown bulb in the dashboard. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, disconnect the battery while working on the dash, remove the faceplate covering your vehicle’s dashboard gauge panel. Remove the screws holding the plate on. Carefully remove the faceplate.
Why are the parking lights not working on my Dodge Ram?
The interior light controller can blow the under hood fuses for the dash and the parking lights when the dimmer switch is turned on or off. This is more common when an alarm or aftermarket stereo is installed; however, it has been reported even with a stock radio.
How are the tail lights and dash lights connected?
Tail lights and dash lights are connected through the tail light (and/or brake light) fuse. When the dashboard goes dark you know you are driving without tail lights. [ [Image:Fix Dashboard Lights That Won’t Light Step 2 Version 3.jpg|center]]
What does it mean when there are no dash lights?
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What to do if your dashboard light does not work?
A blown fuse can disable the vehicle’s dashboard light. The fuse box may be under the hood, or near the floor, near the brake pedal, or there may be two fuse boxes in both places. Refer to the diagram on the fuse box cover to locate the correct fuse. Replace the dashboard light fuse if necessary. Note: also check if the tail lights are working.
Tail lights and dash lights are connected through the tail light (and/or brake light) fuse. When the dashboard goes dark you know you are driving without tail lights. [ [Image:Fix Dashboard Lights That Won’t Light Step 2 Version 3.jpg|center]]
Where is the control switch for the dashboard lights?
Most vehicles have a dashboard lights control switch that will dim the dashboard lights, as well as turn them off. Check the control switch, which should be located on the console near the steering column or part of the headlight switch. [ [Image:Fix Dashboard Lights That Won’t Light Step 1 Version 3.jpg|center]]
The first click of the headlight stem should activate the dash lights, tail lights and parking lights, it does not. The second click should and does activate the headlights. However the dash, tail and parking lights still do not come on. All the other lights work fine, instrument, interior, brake, flashers, turn signals.
#Test the dashboard light bulbs. If the fuses are working properly, check for a blown bulb in the dashboard. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, disconnect the battery while working on the dash, remove the faceplate covering your vehicle’s dashboard gauge panel. Remove the screws holding the plate on. Carefully remove the faceplate.
Are there any running lights or dash lights?
Mine’s doing the same thing. I have headlights, but no corner lights, no marker lights, no tail lights, and no dash lights. Dimmer switch still turns on the dome light, but that’s it. Happened at 4:45 am on my way to work the other morning – I went to turn the dome light on and the switch pulled clear out of the dash and I lost all my lights.
Why does my parking lamp have no ground?
Your parking lamp housings are not grounded. The brown P/L wire is acting as a ground when the turns are on, but when you hit them with voltage, that wire can no longer act as a feed. The ground actually is supposed to come from the housing itself being grounded.