Dash and parking lights not working


Dash and parking lights not working Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the fuses? The dashboard bulbs? Check all fuses and replaced the switch and still not coming on Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/mod...

Dash and parking lights not working Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the fuses? The dashboard bulbs? Check all fuses and replaced the switch and still not coming on Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2000 Ford Explorer xls Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Explorer yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes, I haven’t done electric in awhile so I’m a little rusty on it. I’ve replace the switch and check fuses. Non of them are blown. Checked wires to switch and there’s power. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? The fog lights don’t seem to be working either

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Hello, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* to just answer! I will be assisting you with all of your vehicle questions today. I’m really sorry that you’re having this issue and I’m going to help you through it, but please understand that I (respectfully) don't know your skill level or tools you have to assist us to diagnose/repair your vehicle. My aim is to give you the best service possible and to help you. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Sometimes it may take a moment for me to respond because I may have to look up information about your concern, so please allow up to 10 minutes for a reply. I appreciate your patience and will provide responses as soon as possible. Also, understand that I can't see, smell, hear or touch the vehicle either, so your patience/understanding is appreciated. I do not know anything about the fees or charge so please if you have any concerns, direct them to customer service. The site will prompt you for a phone call. **Ignore the pop-ups.** I will let you know if one is needed. Thank you. **there's an issue within the relay module on the vehicle. the parking lamp relay is located in the Auxiliary Relay Box 2, behind instrument Cluster, under driver Dash**

I appreciate the assistance. I had to put everything back on to take care of my kids so I’m looking for brainstorming on what could be the problem. i honestly forgot about the relay module. I don’t have the owners manual. Does the module control the dash/parking/fog lights?
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the relay module has a few different relays in it. (see pic)

I see, but doesn’t show about the dash or fog lights
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the parking lamp relay is tied to the dash and fog light circuitry

That does explain the connection, would there be any other diagnosis as to why it’s not working
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ok, heres the schematics. read them and you can see for yourself hoe everything is tied in together. (attached)

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