all dash lights went black stereo as well stopped working?

2006 NISSAN ALTIMA
220,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BMAN1G
was sitting waiting for someone to come out i turned my side mirror nob and everything went black, but it all works outside.
Apr 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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BBBLONDIE
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Could be the dimmer switch (AKA, "Illumination Control Switch") that burnt out or try messing around with it, sometimes it's just a bad contact.

Also, have someone help you check that your running lights are illuminating in your taillights.
-Start your car and make sure your
headlights are switched on, then either you
or have someone stand behind your
vehicle while the other presses the brake
pedal.
If the taillights aren't illuminating unless you're on the brakes, then also check the "Tail Lamp Relay" fuse. Should be located in the fuse box under the hood.
Apr 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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STRAILER
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There is a number 6 fuse in the fuse panel on the left side of the dash that sounds like when out, here is a guide to help and the fuse locations for clarity:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Apr 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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BMAN1G
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yes all the running lights and blinkers working and there is no number 6 fuse.
Apr 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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STRAILER
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Are you talking about the lights for the radio during the day or night? Also, with the systems on I would check all fuses. Please use the guide.
Apr 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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BMAN1G
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All dash lights are off radio too can't see my speed or anything.
Apr 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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There should be a fuse #6. Did you check the fuse panel inside the car under the dash? Please check out the wiring diagrams below to see what I am talking about.
Apr 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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