'99 Rodeo instrument lights

[jikchung]

Wife is out of town, called & said she "hit a bump" on the highway and lost the instrument lights. Any suggestions where to start checking when she gets back today?

Thanks,
Dwight

[rodeo02]

First thing I'd check is the dimmer switch (lower left of dash) and it's associated wiring for a loose/broken connection.

G/luck
Joel

[jikchung]

Thanks for the reply Joel. I now have more information:

The fuse for the Tail/Illum. lights was burnt out, replaced. All other interior fuses are OK. Tail lights still inop. as well as headlights not flashing with keyless entry activation. I know I'm missing something in the chain here. A single bulb out (tail light) won't do this will it? Is there a breaker or something I'm not considering?

Dwight

[amigo-2k]

if you have a towing harness unplug it and see if it solves your problem.

[jikchung]

No towing harness. I'll check further Wed. morning when I have the time, meanwhile she'll not be driving after dark.

[jikchung]

Was a loose stereo wire, must have been some 'bump'. Maybe I should check for front end damage? ; )