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