Dashboard Lights not working but headlights are

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CarGurusJun 13, 2014 - Tail lights and dash lights went out simultaneously on Ford Explorer2000. Brake lights still work ... LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. Is this a fluke?

my tail lights wont work, and im out of ideas. i need help! - Ford ...

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If front park lights are working highly unlikely headlight switch is the issue. Is the vehicle equipped with a trailer towing package and wiring to the rear? I would start there. This vehicle may also have a taillight module located under the vehicle on the passenger rear attached in the wheel well area that goes bad

This could be a couple of things. First, have you towed a trailer recently or do you have a trailer hitch with light connections? Check to see if the the "running or parking" lights work on the outside of your van. If they don't start looking for a shorted wire since the dash lights are usually on the same fuse circuit as the parking lights are on. If the outside lights work and the fuse isn't blown then your headlight switch is probably to blame and will need to be replaced.

did you check the trailer /tow fuse under hood in truck? located lfet side rear near firewall top. should be fuse for towing / trailer.DW Mylin

I had this problem with my 2007 Honda CRV -- all the lights worked EXCEPT the tail/running lights and the license plate light. The other tail lights worked -- brake, reverse, indicators, and hazards. Front headlights also worked, but when the headlights went on the back tail lights did not (not to safe for driving at night!!)
The fuse was #15 in the interior fuse box (under the dash driver side) with the label "small exterior lights" ( also check fuse #19 labeled "small lights main"). The cause of my problem, I believe, is a bad or lose wire in my license plate light.

check your fuses.

Possibly daytime running lamp module

Look under the dashboard, next to/above the park brake pedal, for the interior fuse box. It has a black plastic cover. Remove the TAIL fuse, and see if it is blown. This should get you fixed up. Hope this helps, and Thanks for choosing FixYa.

Check the taillamp fuse on the truck. If it is blown, you either have a short in the wiring of the camper, or the 7 pin inverter box on the camper.