1999 Buick Regal dash lights

1999 BUICK REGAL
105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LAURERICH
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My Regal has automatic headlight turn on when dark. The instrument lights, however, do not turn on with the headlights any more. I can manually turn them on by twisting the light knob, which also turns on the interior cabin lights. Not a good way to drive. I can't afford a auto electrical shop. Help!
Sep 3, 2010 at 6:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the headlight switch? That is where the power comes from for the dash lights.
Sep 4, 2010 at 9:21 PM
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LAURERICH
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I can manually turn on the dash lights, but as I stated, it turns on the interior cabin lights as well.

What would turn them on automatically with the automatic headlight turn on when it senses it's dark?
Sep 5, 2010 at 9:54 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a short in the switch.
Sep 6, 2010 at 12:25 AM