No dash lights (drivers instrument panel)

[CapnDean]

Drove new to me  2008 42PDQ to Corpus Christi - first time driving this one at night.   No instrument panel lights.

1) all instruments working properly

2) rotated the headlight switch which is normally dimmer for this style headlight switch).  No luck

i have read that fuse/ relay schematic and checked every fuse that is even remotely related to headlight, instrument, ignition or accessory.   None are blown.     Anybody have the magic bullet in this?   Perhaps a bad headlight switch?

[FredCam]

I have a 2005 Windsor and had the same problem.  I replaced the headlight switch and that solved the problem.

~ Fred

[Frank Bergamo]

I have a separate dimmer switch next to my headlight switch. Hopefully the fix is that simple.

[Bob Stevens]

I have a 1998 Windsor I had to take out my instrument cluster and clean the back of the light bulbs to get a good connection. My RV sat for years prior to me buying it. It was a pain but I now have dash lights. They do come in handy. 

[Scotty Hutto]

If the switch in the 2008 is like the one in a 2006 Diplomat, they’re known to go bad.  Easy and inexpensive to replace.  I’d try that next. 

[eddie4ne]

We replaced the headlight switch in our 2002 Windsor in 2016 for reasons mentioned above and problem solved. Now, 4 years later I think I need to stock another switch. The dash gets very warm in that area since I drive with my headlights on anytime I drive- school bus driver habit!

[CapnDean]

Thank you guys for the support.  Found a switch at Oreillys.    $20 and YAY I have dash lights!