so is it on the same fuse as the overhead lights?
I would suspect the fuse first but I would also assume that it powers
something else.
Then I would test that dimmer switch and related wiring.

"Terrence" > wrote in message
...
>I have a 1998 Jetta GL that the interior instrument and dash lights will
>not
> illuminate or turn on. However, I do have exterior head lights / tail
> lights / turn signals / hazards as well as the overhead reading lights.
>
> Turn signal/ hazards / high beam indicator works on the instrument
> cluster, other wise, its all dark. All fuses seem intact with no to a
> blown state. In chatting with a VW service guy, he speculated that the
> dimmer roll switch - "rheostat" near the headlight switch might be broke.
> The factory replacement for this is about 120.00 dollars plus a shop
> labor
> of 89.00 / hour. If anyone has had this part replaced, I would
> appreciate
> you sharing your experiences. Thanks in advance for the replies.
>
> Terrence
>
>
>