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I have a 2001 Chrysler convertible. The dashboard instrument lights stopped working. So i can't see the speedometer or gauges. I have checked all the fuses. I took the whole console out of the car. Just can't figure it out! I was told that it might have to do with the dimmer switch, where it splits to the radio/controls, and then to the dash. Where is this split happen cause I can't find it. Also the odometer and Shiftier light can dim but the dashboard still doesn't come on. Do you have any ideas for me?

Take it to the shop!

Well the dimmer switch would have a wire for the dimming of the dash, interior lights, gear shift indicator but more then likely this wire is spliced inside the dash some place.The chances are if this splice did have a problem it be affecting more then just the dash instrument lights.I'm not saying that it couldn't have a bad wire or connection at the splice.A easier fix would be adding a new wire from the cluster/dash gauge assembly to the dimmer switch wire close by the switch.If you have the console off you should be able to see where the different wiring harness's are going to and you could also trace the wires coming from the gear shifter or dash etc.Note if you could get a wiring diagram/schematics of the cluster/gauge assembly, headlight dimmer switch etc from online or a parts store or dealership then you know the gage/thickness and colour of the wires you're looking for.Plus if you had a wire splice local chart this help to pin point exactly where the splice/splices are located.

You need to check each bulb in the cluster assembly be sure that no bulbs are blown and the only way to be sure is either test each bulb in a circuit you know works or use a ohms meter or try replacing them.

The cluster circuit board may have a bad connection such as cold solder or a problem with wiring but try tapping banging lightly on the dash area near cluster and see if anything is different.



Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way from what your saying I'd really suggest trying some new bulbs or at least testing them fully.

If your car has a printed circuit board in the instrument cluster the lighting circuit could have a break somewhere OR the dimmer portion of your headlight switch could be faulty. I have replaced two headlight switches over the years because the dimmer portion of the switches failed.