First, check the tail lights. Turn on the headlights and see if the tail lights come on at the same time. If the tail lights come on but the dash lights don't, it's probably either the switch or the bulbs. If NEITHER come on, it could be the switch, the fuse and of course, still the bulbs.
There is a power or ground wire hooked up backwards. (95%sure)
Most dash lights have a setting knob to turn the dash lights on and off and to dim them, maybe this switch is off.
No. A bad battery is not causing your dash lights to go on and off. A different part is bad. Without equipment I have no idea what it is.
Check the dimmer setting for the dash lights. There should be a dial to adjust the brightness on the dash to the left of the steering wheel.
it is most likely that it is a relay if both your tail lights and your dash lights are not turning on when your head lights are on, because your head lights run off of their own fuse it is most likely that it is a relay if both your tail lights and your dash lights are not turning on when your head lights are on, because your head lights run off of their own fuse
So what is the problem with my stupid car with the lights on the dashlight problem?
i own an 03 concord limited. my dash lights except for the miles and transmission positioning go off. the come on and stay on longer the colder it is what is wrong with this car
Possible electrical problem
Be sure that the dash light brightness control switch is not turned off.
Assuming the dash light dimmer switch is not off, check the fuse.
The dash light brightness control may be turned off, check the switch.
check your headlight switch or dash dimmer switch to be sure you do not have them turned on.