1999 Buick Regal Dash cluster lights not working.

1999 BUICK REGAL
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WEEKENDCARREPAIR
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Dash/radio/climate control lights go to the lowest dim settings when the headlights automatically go on at night. When the headlights turn off however, the dash/radio/control module lights work great and the dimmer control can work as normal. The panel dimming fuseis fine and the headlight switch seems to be working. I assume the interior lights in the dash cluster are bad. How do I remove the dash cluster to replace the lights?
Mar 8, 2009 at 12:34 PM
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ZACKMAN
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If the lights are working properly when the automatic light is off, then all the bulbs are fine. I would check your dimmer switch.
Mar 8, 2009 at 11:49 PM
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I checked the dimmer switch and it seems to be working fine. The lights for the speedometer don't work at all. These are the ones that I need to replace. Any advice on how to remove the instrument cluster?
Mar 9, 2009 at 9:57 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Sorry, I misunderstood you when you said "lights go the the lowest dim setting with auto headlight. Anyway, to remove the instrument panel:


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Mar 10, 2009 at 8:09 PM
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