95 VR Calais - speedo/ dashboard light problem light problem

[fseven]

Hi everyone and thanks in advance for your advice
I have recently picked up the 95 Vr Calais, it a part time project, and my current everyday car.
The problem i have was is no instrument lights,
originally it was no parking lights as well but i checked the A/Market stereo wiring they came back alive, (i was checking the fuses and hit the BCM as suggested by the autosparkie), but have lost the cigarette lighter. Fair trade as i don’t smoke,
They all work, just can’t see anything at night except the backlit lcd trip/mileage displays

Suspect,
*Cruise control stalk (??? probably not)
*Dimmer switch (on order)

Have replaced/ rewired, and tested
*All the bulbs,
*The complete instrument panel
*The earth and live wire for the Sony head unit (aftermarket)
*All fuses.
*And trailer wiring

Have studied the wiring diag for the VR VP VS and statesman and all leads to the BCM.
Priced one at $240 + gst with keys

Q. Will replacing the BCM repair the lighting problems?[/FONT]

[Vxceptional]

Do a code error test see what it comes up with..

[The1]

If you had problems with the stereo then, sounds like someone wired the night time dimmer switch as something they shouldn't

[fseven]

Do a code error test see what it comes up with..

how can i do that, do i have to take it to Holden or can i get something to Diag at home from Dick Smith or Jaycar?

[Brett_jjj]

how can i do that, do i have to take it to Holden or can i get something to Diag at home from Dick Smith or Jaycar?

---Checking error codes VR/VS (Revised)---
If you scroll down near the bottom of the posts in this link,theres revised instructions there with some excellent pics that show you how to do the diagnostic test.