Why would the light that illuminates the dashboard and the heater panel be out after installing a radio in a 1996 Corolla when everything else works fine?

because you hooked into the lights ground I bet usually you blow the fuse everytime you turn on the lights check your radio ground

Explanation of 2003 Toyota Corolla Dashboard

The dashboard symbols on the Toyota Corolla as well as other vehicles are designed to help you know that your car is running properly. You will find your engine light, oil gauge, hazard lights, and blinkers with your dashboard symbols.

The 1992 Toyota Corolla dashboard light fuse can be found in the fuse box. The dashboard light fuse will be listed as the instrument panel fuse.

...I have the exact same problem with my 1993 corolla.......Brake System warning light and discharge warning light

I think you have to take apart your dash, get a haynes manual or of the like.

What model of Corolla ? You have to take the dash board out and the bulbs can be removed and replaced from the back. The dashboard on the Corolla is not that difficult to take out, but you have to do it slowly and carefully.

Turn the nob on the right side of the odometer.

Deep inside the dashboard behind the glove box

Try parking/tailight fuse

To remove the radio in a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first pry the radio frame from the dashboard using a flat tool like a screwdriver. Then, press in on the pins at each side of the radio and slide it out of the dashboard. Remove the wires from the back of the radio.

There's a perfect write up at http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t139119.html !!! I had to replace a burnt dashboard light bulb.

Under the dashboard i believe. Not to sure sorry

Under the dashboard in the drivers footwell ... near the bonnet release catch.

Take it to auto zone and have the codes read for free.

What warning? You could try the handbook or asking at the nearest Toyota dealer.

The 1998 Toyota Corolla turn signal flasher relay switch can be found beneath the drivers side dashboard. The turn signal flasher relay switch will be above the gas pedal.

In a 1993 Corolla the fuses for the taillights are up under the dashboard. Left of the steering wheel. Behind the fold down coin holder, and a REAL pain to get to. One of the very few things I don't like about my Corolla, accessibility of that fuse box

The 1997 Toyota Corolla turn signal flasher relay switch can be found beneath the drivers side dashboard. The turn signal flasher relay switch will be above the accelerator pedal.

The 1994 Toyota Corolla signal flasher relay switch is located beneath the drivers side dashboard. The signal flasher relay switch will be above the accelerator pedal.

The ABS Light came up in my Toyota Alex car what should the Mechanic verify and replace

there is no auxiliary port on the stock deck of the corolla, if you want to keep everything stock, go purchase a line out converter and attach it to your OEM deck

You really shouldn't have to reflash it. Reflashing is a process that basically erases everything on the computer, and then reprograms it. In order to reset the "Service Engine" light, you should be able to disconnect the negative side of the battery for 15-20 minutes and then reconnect it.

The Henry Rollins Show - 2006 Adam Carolla Dashboard Confessional 1-12 was released on: USA: 17 June 2006

A malfunctioning brake light relay switch will cause your 1993 Toyota Corolla brake lights to stay on all the time. The brake light relay switch is located beneath the drivers side dashboard.