Dash lights do not work

2006 KIA SPECTRA
178,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB WINCHESTER
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My car has a dash light problem. The odometer dims when the headlights are turned on but the dash lights do not work at all. The heater control knobs dim with the dimmer but the dash lights do not come on at all. All the fuses seem to be good although I do not know which fuse powers the dash lights. Additionally the power mirrors stopped working. I am stumped.
Jul 3, 2017 at 7:25 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello and welcome to the site.

It sounds like a bad connection. Here is some wiring diagrams (below) and a guide to help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Jul 5, 2017 at 11:07 AM
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