Nissan Maxima: Headlights on makes the dasboard go dark

It wouldn't hurt to clean all the grounds you can find, particularly the
ones connecting to the headlight housings.

I would have the battery and alternator checked, just to be safe. AutoZone
will do it for free if you don't have the tools.

Dave

"Tony Cortese" <bigdiscounthosting@gmaildotcom> wrote in message
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There is an "instrument brightness control switch"

"Tony Cortese" <bigdiscounthosting@gmaildotcom> wrote in message
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You have of course rotated the dimmer dial around to make sure they are not
intentionally turned off?

On 8/19/04 9:03 AM, in article 18lyzn3jizrpq.15lno8w4hkmzb$net,
"Tony Cortese" <bigdiscounthosting@gmaildotcom> wrote:
 

Its not a design feature is it? My missus has got a FIAT that does the same
thing - turn the ignition on and all the panels and illuminated switches
light up - turn on the headlights and said panels and illuminated switches
dim a bit. I think the logic behind it it that if its dark enough to need
lights you don't want your dashboard glaring you in the face and blinding
your night vision.

Nige
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"E. Meyer" <org> wrote in message
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It is indeed a design feature on this car. There is a thumb wheel on the
dash that takes the dash lights gradually from completely off to completely
on. Still an open question if this is indeed the problem.

On 8/19/04 1:13 PM, in article cg2ql7$dor$btinternet.com, "Nige"
<co.uk> wrote: