Dash lights went out

[chillincarp870]

Hey guys I have a 96 ford ranger regular cab and the dash lights for the spedometer, the cruise control buttons on the steering wheel, and the knobs for the heat control/AC don't light up when i turn on my lights. the radio still lights up. Any suggestions would be great on where to start looking. I looked at the fuses and tested them and all seem to be fine. thanks for the help

[zamboni]

Sounds like your headlight switch went out.

[Cicada]

I have a '95 Ramger that where all the dash lights went out. Found on-line that it can cost $400.00-$500.00 to have them replaced. I just mounted a $10.00 sportsman headlight to the steering column. The switch still turns the headlights on, so could that still be a possible problem? Also, I think the speed control lights and heat control knobs still light up in my situation.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Probably not the switch since the radio still illuminates and that power is the same power that comes from the switch to the illumination module. My bet would be the illimunation dimming module.

[zamboni]

Is it the factory radio? If aftermarket, most light up whether headlights are on or not

[TruthWalleyes]

Similar issue with my 98 Olds Bravada. I'm leaning towards the illumination dimming module. I have $0.50 "finger Lights" to shine on the dashboard.

[chillincarp870]

it is the stock radio, and the buttons to the radio only light up when the lights are turned on. Where is the illumination dimming module located?

[Macgyver55]

It would be worth a look to check the connector on the back of the cluster.