No dash lights !! Help!!!

[Megasus at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/26/00 6:52:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
tpsidders1 at netzero.net writes:

> I have a friend that has a 91 200 20v that is having a problem with the 
dash 
> lights, here's the senario....When you turn on the headlights, all the 
> instrument cluster/center console lights go out. The turn signal lights 
> somewhat glow and when the turn signal is engaged the turn signal lights 
> alternate flashing. The headlights and turnsignals work just fine, but this 
> problem makes it a little difficult to drive at night.  Its the wierdest 
> thing I've ever seen and dont't have a clue where to start. I really 
> appreciate any help on this.


This is EXACTLY what my 4kq did before the light switch completely crapped 
out. Maybe it's your switch? When mine started to go bad a grinding could be 
heard when the switch was turned. Also, turning the switch halfway between 
the parking light position and the parking and healight position helped. 
There was a tiny spot where the broken switch would make both sets of lights 
turn on. 

-m