Vy dash lights not working

[Suicidul]

Hey guys the last few days when I've gone to drive at night I've noticed that my dash lights aren't on. The cluster works so I can see my speed and odo but the air con, headlight twist backlight and the mode/set lights aren't on. Like the backlight is on BEFORE I turn the headlights on. But when I do it goes off. Is it just a blown fuse or something major I'll have to get an auto leccy to look at?

 

[NU13]

Check your fuses first.

 

[Suicidul]

Check your fuses first.

Checked the fuses today, they're all fine.

 

[NU13]

Then most like bulbs have blown.

 

[Suicidul]

Then most like bulbs have blown.

Bulbs have not blown. Did some fiddling last night. If I turn the lights on BEFORE starting the car, the whole dash stays lit up. However if I start the car and THEN turn the lights on, the dash does not light up. Confusing :\

 

[SavVYute]

Checked your dimmer for the dash lights isn't wound back to zero?

 

[Suicidul]

Checked your dimmer for the dash lights isn't wound back to zero?

Tried the dimmer and that seemed to do the trick however they didn't slowly start to come in, just went to full colour. Also tried turning the colour down even more (even though it was black/not working) and it turned them on full colour and then started to go darker. So not sure whether it's a faulty connection or not, but not a big enough of a problem for me to get checked out.

 

[All5litres]

I had a very similar problem and it turned out to be a faulty headlight switch, only cost 45 bucks to replace. It's a bit of a bugger to get out though.

 

[vyhurley]

Tried the dimmer and that seemed to do the trick however they didn't slowly start to come in, just went to full colour. Also tried turning the colour down even more (even though it was black/not working) and it turned them on full colour and then started to go darker. So not sure whether it's a faulty connection or not, but not a big enough of a problem for me to get checked out.

What turned out to be the problem mate I'm having the problem right now

 

[NORTI]

What turned out to be the problem mate I'm having the problem right now

It’s been 10yrs and these members have not been here in a while.

Based on what I read the issue was the dimmer and turning it up all the way fixed it enough for the OP to be happy. Last commenter added that they replaced the headlight switch.

Suggesting that you check fuses, fiddle with the dimmer switch, or replace the headlight switch as possible fixes.