Instument cluster and centre console lights not working Options

[wogstaa]

Hi guys,

I've encountered this all of a sudden. I noticed the lights in my speedo and the lights in the centre console (the air conditioning controls) are no longer working. I have an aftermarket head unit and it's been installed for a month with no issues and I've checked all the fuses with a multimeter and they were all fine.

I've done some quick searching too and couldn't find any info. I haven't had any time to do anything but check fuses yet.

Has anyone else had this happen before?
Everything else works fine, including all the warning lights in the instrument cluster, clock and the lights that indicate the air con is on and which vents are selected. It's basically all interior lights that come on when you have the headlights on.

I've got no idea what it could be (hoping it's a cable that's come unplugged) but I'm going to pull out the centre console and instrument cluster and have a good look for anything wrong if I have time on the weekend.

Any ideas/advice will be greatly appreciated

Thanks

[richee3]

Check to make sure the dimmer switch is plugged in. That will kill your gauge cluster lights but not your HVAC lights.

Did you use an adapter harness for the new head unit? I've never hooked up the "dimmer" wire on my aftermarket head unit but that might have something to do with it as well.