Originally Posted by MJClemm

I would without a doubt test every single fuse 2 times if you have to, I'd even pull the fuse that "may" be the problem and replace it. For some reason the first time I checked the fuse it was GOOD? (without a doubt I either did it wrong, or missed the fuse, fuses are either good, or bad, they only show 1 issue, will not change, so I did it wrong the first time.") The second time, just before I was going to take it in because I didn't know what else to do, I went over every fuse again, and BAM! Found the bad one, replaced it, LIGHTS, BRAKES AND ALL WORKED AGAIN, 25¢ fuse ! Whew ! Good luck, that's what I'd try, there is even a relay in the fuse panel for it, to make sure it wasn't that, I swapped one to another to see if it worked, but it had no effect, but could just have well been the issue. DON'T FORGET THOUGH...I HAVE heard of some people messing with their wiring and accidentally set off their AIR BAG.... BE CAREFUL you don't short out any wires, or stuff, you just may end up with an air bag deploying (not saying you will , just an FYI... good luck and hope you don't have to pay that huge amount... Mjc Btw, did the wipers go out at the same time as the lights?

Also, just looked in the manual, there is a "fusible link" in the loop as well I'll try to think of a way to copy that section of my manual and e mail it to you... Mjc...

Originally Posted by Killacam

ive had a similar problem with my 03ss but im not sure what it is. i put a new aftermarket radio in yesturday and me and my friend have done this plenty of times but for some reason my guages wont light up . when i turn the car on the headlights come on and so does the gears light, battery, seatbelt, etc.. come on and turn off like ususal but then the gear light gets really dim and nothing else is lighting up. my hazards are working and so are my blinkers and brake lights. but my tailights are not. i checked a few fuses last night but im going to go over all of them alittle later. please help if u have a idea what else it could be

Originally Posted by JamesDTaylorSTL

Thanks for the last post! Same problem and same fix. But had been blowing the taillight fuses but checked lamps and connections and tried again and it didn't blow. So happy to find the info here I just joined.

Originally Posted by angelbill6930

I have the same problem with my 2004 Monte Carlo - no dashboard lights, tail lights, and one of the windshield wipers stopped working also.... I took it to the shop and was told that it was the rely switch.....and it would cost 985.00 to replace what are your thoughts before I have it fixed?