Loosing dash lights of a fairly frequent basis is an indication there could be issues with the voltage regulator in the alternator. The voltage regulator is meant to "regulate" the voltage to ensure the electrical system power is even without spikes or lows. When these regulators become weak (this happens over time) they will start to toast light bulbs. This is due to the spikes getting through the system that the regulator is meant to catch. While you are at it, it would be wise to have your battery load tested to ensure it's up to scratch and working properly.
The dash light dimmer control switch could be a reason for all the lights to go out at once.
a fuse
fuse,or dimmer swich!
short in the wire or they are all on one wire
Check your fuse.
You need the fuse box.
Because it is British.
If the dashboard dimmer switch works with the other dash lights, the fault is in the radio unit itself.
what makes my 2002 inside lights will work during the day but not night, my dashlight, speedometer ,radio lights
I've researched this on the Internet and apparently the trip odometer button also serves as the dimmer for the dashboard lights. If you turn it (anti)-clockwise, your dash lights should come on. Its mentioned obscurely in the manual.
its probably something to do with the wiring system
Bulbs simply burn out dumba**!
alternator