So Ive lurked around this site for a few years now always admired the community you guys have here. Just purchased a 2007 g35 sedan and ive came up on a problem.

The dashboard lights wont turn on when i turn on the headlights at night. They work fine when i switch them off which means the leds are ok right? Tried to search everywhere but all i found was answer to ppl who have older g35s as in 06- below. Also the CD button and everything in the center console also does not light up.

Anyone ever experience this problem? Im going to be checking fuses when i get off work hoping that is it. i dont even know where to start. Any help would be greatly appreciated. tia

 

Anyone have any Input? just checked both fuse boxes and all seem to be ok.

 

Have you tried adjusting the illumination levels w/ the center screen menu, you might have it set on full dim when the lights are turned on.

 

I think I did try that last night. I'll try it again tonight. Does the v36 not have a dim switch like the v35 does?

 

Just press the button that makes the dashboard brighter. I forgot whether it is on the left side of the dash or right next to the gauge clusters on the edge.

 

Tried that last night it only brightens the dash lights w the lights off when you turn on the headlights it goes black.

 

I also heard there's a way to black out the dash when the lights are on which might be my case. I need to figure out how to reverse the method.

 

You're supposed to press the brightness button while your headlights are on....this happens to my car all the time.

 

I feel like a complete idiot. I figured it out thanks for the help.