Dash and Tail Lights out?

PKGHOST12

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2003 SATURN VUE

I have an 03 Saturn Vue, about 3 weeks ago my dash lights went out and now my tail lights are out. I have blinkers, hazards, brake lights, head light, DTR, reverse lights, everything else works. What could be the problem?

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 AT 2:06 PM

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KEN L

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Hello,

There are 4 fuses that run the system I would check all of them to start. Then I would cycle the hazard switch become the contacts get a little corroded which will make the lights not work.

Here are some guides that will help you get the tail lights.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Also I see the BCM controls these circuits to test for power output there to confirm the BCM failure.

Please let us know what you find. I'm interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken

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Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 AT 4:45 PM

MELISSA BECKWITH

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2003 SATURN VUE
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AWD
AUTOMATIC
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Ok here is the issue, dash lights and tail lights quit working on the car but brake lights and reverse still work thinking it is a fuse but dont know where to look for it

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Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 AT 4:45 PM (Merged)

STEVE W.

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Check the Park Lamp fuse (10A), in the fuse panel in the middle of the dash. It powers all the marker lamps if that's okay The BCM is bad

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Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 AT 4:45 PM (Merged)

GIUGGIOLA

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Thanks for this post I had this problem and had to replace the PARK fuse.

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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 4:21 PM

IJCHAMBERS

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FWD
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150,000 MILES

My 2003 Saturn Vue has no tail lights or dash lights. I have brake lights, turn signals, headlights, hazard lights, and lights when I'm backing up. I had the fuses checked, and they are all good. What can be the problem?

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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 4:22 PM (Merged)

JDL

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Welcome to the forum. Did you use a testlite on the parklamp fuse, there should be voltage? You may need to check the voltage feed to and from the combination switch. If that checks out, I suspect the combination switch or wiring in steering column.

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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 4:22 PM (Merged)

IJCHAMBERS

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I had the fuses checked at the Advanced Auto Part store since I can't get it into the shop until tomorrow. They are going to check the voltage when I go in. I was just trying to get some info so I would be more knowledgeable.
Thank you.

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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 4:22 PM (Merged)

JDL

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Hi, if you have a testlite, you can check for voltage. Not very expensive.

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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 4:22 PM (Merged)

LYDIA5056

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2WD
MANUAL
175,000 MILES

I replaced the headlight switch because the high beams where not working, now my dash lights and park lights don't turn on.

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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 4:22 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Double-check the connections:
Verify the switch functionality:
Check fuses:
Inspect wiring:

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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 4:22 PM (Merged)

LYDIA5056

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Yes it was put in correctly and the fuse for the lights are fine it even was checked by a mechanic and he can't find what's wrong. And the lights were working fine until I replaced the part and even bought another part and it did the same thing front headlight, high beams n signal work but not the dash or park lights

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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 4:22 PM (Merged)