how do I fix my dash board lights? They keep turning off when I use my lights.

HaHaHa, sometimes a good slap is a great diagnostic tool! I'm having the same issue with my '97 although the slap to fix method doesn't help. I have found what I believe is causing the problem on my car, though. The knob to the left of the steering column that is used to control the brightness of the dash lights appears to have a short or bad connection. If my dashlights go out I simply tap the knob and they come back on for a while. I imagine that it is a fairly cheap and easy fix, but for now I just deal with it. On a positive note, I have become an expert in morse code as a result of the constant tapping and flashing of the dashlights. There's always a silver lining, Mr. Maynard!