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Question: Dash lights wont come on, when head lights do.

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Grizzle087, Kansas City, MO, November 19, 2009, 09:32
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I have a Dodge Stratus '97, and the other day my dash lights will not come on when I turn my head lights on. I've checked all the fuses and they are ok... any ideas on what i should do?

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    Bret Bodas November 20, 2009, 11:51
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    Hello,
    About the only thing you can do beyond checking the fuse is check dimmer switch and headlight switch. Jiggle them and see if the lights start to work, this may indicate a failing switch. Other than that, this will require an electrical circuit diagnosis, which requires special tools and knowledge. You should take it to a repair shop for this type of work.

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    DIH, October 13, 2010, 11:29
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    And after you receive a VERY expensive bill and the problem still isn't resolved, go buy yourself a small light and mount it over gauges...

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