blown fuse
It might just be the fuse is blown.
That is in the fuse panel inside the car. Marked I/P illum (instrument panel illumination)
i need help in finding the fuse for my 2000 gmc safari
When you open the drivers door you will see an access panel on the sie of the dashboard, the fuse box is behind it.
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look for a 20 amp fuse, 2nd row 4th fuse, for a 2004, in your manual will be marked ext lp, this is for the white illumination lights.
It must have a short in the circuit. It will take some detective work to locate the source. Start with the illumination dimmer control switch.
side of dashboard where door closes
If you mean illumination for nighttime on the dashboard it can be the fuse or the dimmer itself. All the illumination runs through a single 20A fuse in the panel on the side of the dashboard. All power runs through the dimmer switch so that can also be bad.
To find a fuse diagram for a 2000 VW Beetle first prop the hood on the engine. Locate the fuse box when will be on the driver side of the engine bay, and open the fuse box. The diagram will be shown under the cover.
Dash illumination brightness control switch is turned off or the fuse is blown.