Here is a new one on me. It happened last night for the first time. Started car turned on the lights completely, started to drive and within 30 seconds I lost all dash lights and complete center cpnsole lights. The first thing I did was check all of the fuses out in the engine compartment just behind the driver side firewall area. All seem okay. What do I do now. I sure would like to get them back running again. I look forward to the replies. Many thanks.

Check the dimmer switch first, it is a weak point and easy to get out of the dash.

Klaus
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Just driving a 1998 V70R :)

How do I go about doing that? Do I have to tear the dash apart, etc.? Just an FYI - I've never touched the sliding dimmer before, it has always been on full since I've owned the car? Does the dimmer have its own seperate fuse? If so, I don't recall seeing one. Thanks. I look forward to the replies, here.

The dimmer switch does not have a separate fuse. It "pops" out of the dash. Carefully use a very small screwdriver to pry it straight out of the dash, then check the wiring for electricity with the switch still plugged in and the headlight switch set to on or parking lights.

BTW, you should never have the dimmer switch sett to full on. About 80% will help preserve the bulbs and still have plenty of light.

Klaus
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Just driving a 1998 V70R :)