instrument lights gone out

[alane]

i blew a fuse while messing with the radio it was loose and needed sorting , the computer and radio died ,i replaced the fuse all ok until driving home tonight
i have no instrument lights (no back light) and computer goes dull as if the lights are on , have checked all fuses all ok also the computer is in klms not miles ,is there a inline fuse somewhere
any ideas ???
instruments all work ie fuel temp economy needle etc
thanks

[smithy318i]

could be the dimmer switch. could be fried!

[alane]

didnt know there was one where is it ?

[ollielsd]

didnt know there was one where is it ?

twizzle the headlight pull switch

[Brianmoooore]

didnt know there was one where is it ?

Part of the main light switch.
Pull out the rar ashtray, and pull out the little bulb that lights it, complete with its holder.
There is a grey/red and a brown/white wire to it.
Switch the sidelights on, and, with a piece of wire, connect the brown/white to a good car body earth. If this brings the panel lights on, then you have fried your dimmer switch.

[ollielsd]

Part of the main light switch.
Pull out the rar ashtray, and pull out the little bulb that lights it, complete with its holder.
There is a grey/red and a brown/white wire to it.
Switch the sidelights on, and, with a piece of wire, connect the brown/white to a good car body earth. If this brings the panel lights on, then you have fried your dimmer switch.

brian ur a god!

[alane]

will give that a go tomorrow thanks

[alane]

so how do i get the computer back to miles not klms ?

[Brianmoooore]

so how do i get the computer back to miles not klms ?

Keep threads on topic please. New question = new thread.
However, press CONSUM and the little recessed button at the bottom twice.

[alane]

thanks for all the help have confirmed its the dimmer unit at fault so i just need a replacement now ...

[alane]

thanks fellas problem solved
it was the dinner switch got one on ebay for 99p