'99 Civic: dash lights issue

[CustomGHost]

I have a 99 civic sedan..my dash lights work until i turn on my lights then every thong goes off except the park reverse drive and so on...cant figure it out...any ideas...

 

[XpL0d3r]

Hi and

When you say everything goes off.. do you mean just the lights in the cluster? Does the car itself shut off? Please provide more details. I'll rename your thread to be more specific once we know a bit more.

Thanks!

 

[Mr.Baker]

I have a 99 civic sedan..my dash lights work until i turn on my lights then every thong goes off except the park reverse drive and so on...cant figure it out...any ideas...

What you said make no sense, it's too vague to troubleshoot.

 

[CustomGHost]

What you said make no sense, it's too vague to troubleshoot.

Sorry bout that..when i turn my headlights on all the dash lights go off like the power was cut off..but the head lights break lights and turn signals still work..just none of the dash lights..when i turn the head lights off they all come back on...hopefully that clears it up alil better

 

[CustomGHost]

Hi and

When you say everything goes off.. do you mean just the lights in the cluster? Does the car itself shut off? Please provide more details. I'll rename your thread to be more specific once we know a bit more.

Thanks!

The car stays on just the gauge lights and the all the lights in the center console (heater air conditioner)

 

[HeX]

I took care of the title and changed it from "HELP PLEASE!!!" That doesnt help at all. Its like crying wolf. No one will listen. Always try your best to write useful titles about the specific issue to get the attention of those who know about the issue. Good luck,

 

[XpL0d3r]

The car stays on just the gauge lights and the all the lights in the center console (heater air conditioner)

The lights should dim when you turn your headlights on, but not go completely off. Your car should have a dimmer switch near the coin pocket to the left of the steering wheel. Make sure that's not all the way down. I remember with my Civic that if it were turned all the way down, the gauge cluster would barely illuminate at all.

 

[CustomGHost]

The lights should dim when you turn your headlights on, but not go completely off. Your car should have a dimmer switch near the coin pocket to the left of the steering wheel. Make sure that's not all the way down. I remember with my Civic that if it were turned all the way down, the gauge cluster would barely illuminate at all.

Thank you for the dimmer switch i think it may be bad...i turned it all the way up and nothing happened...this car is a piece if you know what i mean but im makeing it my own so im finding every little issue and fixing it...ill start with the dimmer switch...

 

[CustomGHost]

I took care of the title and changed it from "HELP PLEASE!!!" That doesnt help at all. Its like crying wolf. No one will listen. Always try your best to write useful titles about the specific issue to get the attention of those who know about the issue. Good luck,

Thanks HEX will remember for future post

 

[CustomGHost]

Thanks for the help and advice..i switched the dimmer switch with a new one and i have dash lights again...really appreciate the fast responses and guidance...joining club civic was the right choice...

 

[XpL0d3r]

Thanks for the help and advice..i switched the dimmer switch with a new one and i have dash lights again...really appreciate the fast responses and guidance...joining club civic was the right choice...

Glad your issue is resolved!