No dash lights, tails, etc. occasionally.. help.

[MonteCarloChick]

So for the past year or so, my dash lights have been very dim, even with the dimmer dial turned up all the way. It wasn't a big issue at the time until now. As of this past 2 weeks, when I would start my car in the morning for work and then turn the headlight switch to on, the dash lights would flicker then remain on, but still dim. Monday morning, the dash lights are completely out and dark. Also, now my taillights will work intermittently. They will come on as normal when I turn the headlight switch to on, but when I arrive at my destination, they'll be dark. I also have no parking lights, side marker lights and the chime to let me know my headlights are on does not work.

 

Tomorrow, I will check fuses. But if it's not a fuse issue, what could be the cause?

 

 

Thanks

[Red Nightmare]

If fuses are good, I would suspect the headlight switch as it is the main control for all the lights.

[ManicMechanic]

I second the headlight switch.

[MonteCarloChick]

Thanks!

[Red Nightmare]

if that does fix it, just kind of let us know. It always helps when the solution is posted when found

[MonteCarloChick]

 

Found a burnt out fuse under my fuse box under the hood. Replaced some wire and the fuse, and all is well!

[AL]

Oh damn! Thats a blown fuse alright

[ManicMechanic]

Ooh..I like your nail polish...

[AMP]

WOW never seen a fuse blow out like that

[BXX]

Damn! Had a loose connection somewhere. Prolly the fuse itself.