Dash lights not working

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  1. Bigjoe78

    Bigjoe78 Bobtail Member

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    Hello folks. I have an 07 Century and am having issues with my dash lights working. All my guages are working fine but when I turn on my headlights they don't illuminate. I noticed my information screen light turns off when I turn the headlight switch on. Also, the window and mirrors buttons do not light up. Everything works except my dash lights and window switch lights. My windows go up and down, my headlights work, dome lights work, guages work but no dash guage lights. I checked the fuses and they all seem good. Has anyone experienced this before? Any help would be appreciated.
     
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  3. QUALITYTRUCK

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    Pull off both side lower kick panels. You will have a multi wire plug (probably passenger side) that goes into the door boot that will be completely "corroded green" Cut and reconnect the wires one to one with butt connectors. Good luck.
     
  4. BoxCarKidd

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    Or behind the pass door on a day cab.
     
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  5. Bigjoe78

    Bigjoe78 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, I will try that first thing in the morning and post my findings...
     
  6. Bigjoe78

    Bigjoe78 Bobtail Member

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    I have a sleeper, but I appreciate the help.
     
  7. Bigjoe78

    Bigjoe78 Bobtail Member

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    Hello, I removed the kick plate on the passenger side and all wires were good. Should I check the drivers side as well?
     
  8. QUALITYTRUCK

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    Like I said above. Check both sides.
     
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  9. nasriza

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    check if you are getting proper power to your dimmer switch. right next to the steering wheel sounds like you have a broken wire either before the switch or something is causing all your lights to short out
     
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  10. Bigjoe78

    Bigjoe78 Bobtail Member

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    Hello, thanks for the advice. I am getting full power to the dimmer switch. I can't find any burned or kinked wires. I don't know what else to do...
     
  11. Bigjoe78

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    Hello, sorry I took so long to reply. I checked both sides and no green or burned wires or harnesses. Any other advice? Thanks for your help either way.
     
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