My formal intro and newbie question about dash/tail lights not working..

[ghostintheshell]

Hey guys!
My name is Alex, I'm new to the forum (well as a poster at least, I read the forum all the time), sorry if this is not the way or the correct forum to start a thread as a new member, but I figured I'd knock two birds with one stone.

Anyways, I own a 98 GST, and I can't say how proud I am to own this piece of work, but as all you know they all come with their problems...

So the other day I was driving back home and suddenly my dash/hvac lights just went out.. To make the story short I have searched every possible thread that could lead me in the right direction, but I'm still having bad luck.

I have done the dimmer light switch mod where you bridge the wires, and I've tried every possible combination to no avail. I've also checked al the fuses inside and in engine bay, and all seem intact, Ive checked all the lights to make sure they're not burnt out, but nothing, they're all working fine, the last thing I have to check is the wires behind the HU which is aftermarket, but sadly I just had shoulder surgery, so it's a bit difficult to do it on my own.

I got a squid question though.. How do I go about removing the panels off so that I can pull the radio out and check for shorts? Are the wires from the dimmer control the same ones that are supposed to be behind the HU?

If anyone has anymore leads as what it could be, I'd greatly appreciate it.

I'm so desperate to drive my car, as I can't due to not having tail lights at night...

Thanks in advance!

 

[ghostintheshell]

I was reading it wrong. But it's all fixed now! Thank you everyone for your help and kindness!