so my buddy has a 98 accord ex and recently his dash lights just stopped workin. they didnt start dimming out cuz they all just didn't turn on one day, i guess. where should we start to diagnose this problem; fuses, wiring, something else?

 

Suspect the fuse first, Check the one marked 10amp "meter lights". It usually shares the backup light feed as well.
Next suspect the dash dimmer control.

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Are the climate control and audio lights out too? That points to a blown fuse or dimmer switch. If the taillights are out as well (not brake lights, but tail lights), you probably have a wiring problem somewhere (I believe working taillights are required for the dash lights to work) and/or a bad relay under the hood.

 

well i know its not the dimmer control (that was the first thing we checked). ill need to look at the fuse tho. like i said, its my buddy's car so next time i see him i'll check the other lights. i think there audio lights might also be out, but if i remember correctly the climate control lights still work.

anyways, ill try all of ur suggestions.

thanks