Dash cluster lights not working

Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com. Since all the instrument cluster lights went out at the same time, either a fuse has blown, the power supply from the headlight switch is disconnected, or the switch itself is bad. I have attached two different wiring schematics for your review. You will see that all the lights which you described, get their power from the same source, the panel light control switch. Take a look at them.


However, before you begin checking wiring or replacing the switch, check all fuses related to the headlights. I have attached an image of the under-hood fuse/relay panel for you to review.

If you find that all fuses are good, then I would suspect the panel light control switch is bad. The lights which indicate gear selection and brake light are powered from a different source. That is why they would still work.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,
Joe

Hello thank you for your response. I am not very car savvy so I am unsure of which fuses to check. I believe I have looked at 34 and 42 with no indications of a blown fuse. Could you give me a list of fuses that would be good to check? I am ruling out the light dimmer due to the fact that the gear shifter lights are out too, I just noticed this today. So I am guessing wiring or a fuse.

Hi. Try checking 21, 36, and 37.

Let me know what you find.

I checked all the fuses mentioned above, all seemed fine. Next step?

Hi again. Since the fuses are good, the next step is to remove the panel light control switch and first check to make sure power is being supplied to it. Once that is confirmed, you need to check if power leaves the switch for the interment cluster. If it does, then the issue is most likely ground related. We will cross that bridge once the aforementioned conditions are met.

Also.. did you connect the old radio wire for lighting to the new radio? this all started with a radio change out, so I would probably go back and visit that wiring to be sure its all good

Let me know what you find.

I have attached the wiring diagram for the factory radio below so you can verify its hooked up correctly

2006 Kia Spectra cluster light to see gauges(speed, gas, etc.) is not working. Gauges are working fine and the light to see mileage box is working as well. I checked the fuse, and it looks good. What can i do? Thanks.

The illumination bulb for the gauges has failed and you need to remove the cluster to replace the faulty bulb.

Thank you very much!