Q: Dashboard lights not working

asked by on January 26, 2016

My dashboard lights are out.

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Hi. The common problem with dash lights going out is a power inverter malfunction. The only fix is to replace the whole dashboard. I would check the fuses for the dash lights first and if they are okay, the problem will most likely be a failing dashboard. If you need further assistance, I recommend you have a mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, inspect the electrical components to make sure what the actual problem is.

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