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I have a 2002 Chevy Malibu. The dashboard lights are off including the radio. However when I jiggle the dimmer switch, the dash lights would come on. Now whenever the sensor puts my regular lights on, jiggling the dimmer switch doesn't work. I did notice several days ago that bumps in the road affected the lights but now that isn't working. Also no one seems to want to work on the problem unless it is an instrument cluster or something big, I guess money is involved. I hate to go to a dealer for this. Is there something I can do with limited mechanical skills and tools?

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I am not sure if I can help but have you tryed replaceing the dimmer switch or checking the connection to the dimmer you should be able to bypass the dimmer and the dash lights should come on bright also are you talking about the dimmer on the dash or the headlight dimmer I am thinking you mean the dimmer on the dash

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