Taillights, dash lights, parking lights not working

TRUDYNINER

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1997 MAZDA 626
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
145,000 MILES

Hello, I have the car listed above LX model. My problem, the dash lights, taillights, parking lights, and license plate lights are out. Head lights and blinkers still work, and the fuse is good. What could my problem be?

Thank you,

Mark

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KASEKENNY

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This sounds like a combination switch issue. I am attaching the info below on how to test this to be sure that is what the issue is.

Also, here are some guides that will help with this.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Please let us know what you find with this and we can go from there.

Thanks

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Monday, January 14th, 2008 AT 2:39 PM

TRUDYNINER

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Hello, thanks. I have fixed my problem, it was the combination switch behind the steering wheel, it was $45.00, and it took about 30-45 minutes to fix. Thanks

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Monday, January 14th, 2008 AT 9:47 PM

AMBER NICOLE ABSHIRE

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Well, how did you change it? Because mine is doing the same thing and I have a switch but instead of replacing it they argue it's not the switch.

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Monday, November 8th, 2021 AT 9:53 PM

SQM

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In order to replace the turn signal switch / combination switch, the steering wheel needs to be removed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-removal

I have attached diagrams below.
Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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