CBloomberg Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 My Riv is getting to be a nice driver but I have not figured out the problem with the lights on the dashboard. The entire thing stays dark when I turn on the exterior lights. Gauges and signal indicators work but it is wierd driving with a black dash. I rarely drive it after dark, but occasionally it is borderline when coming home. Any tips on troubleshooting this one? Chuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivgs Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Check the fuse for the lights. It is marked as "inst lts" if I remember correctly. I assume you tried rotating the knob for the light switch ( it adjusts the brightness of the lights ), they could be turned off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBloomberg Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 I checked the fuse; it is labeled "panel" in this car. Fuse is good. I noticed when twisting the rheostat that it feels loose when compared to my LeSabre of similar age and miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 The spring style rheostat on the light switch might be broken or corroded, or is not making a good connection.In any case, the switch may have to be removed for closer inspection, and possible replacement with a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBloomberg Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Randy,Thanks, I will check that out.Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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