insturment cluster lights

[Rettax3]

Digital instruments, or analog? If digital, you might have a bad switch (headlight/dimmer unit) that isn't running current to the dash back-lights once they are switched-over for night-time use, as the back-lights get current from a different source than the dimmer-circuit if the park/headlight switch isn't turned on. Actually, that might be your problem either way. Burned-out bulbs?

[Slinky]

Speaking of burned out bulbs, anyone have any suggestions on what colored bulbs to buy?
I tried blue ones from the auto parts store and they turned clear after a few weeks due to the blue plastic covering, I would like suggestions on the brightest longest lasting ideas, led perhaps?

[whiteretta]

AutoZone sells a "commercial box" of 168 bulbs, pack of ten, runs about $5. Brighter than factory, and very affordable for the whole cluster. You'll have to ask someone at the parts counter though, only stores with a commercial side will have these.

[Rettax3]

sorry its analog... I was thinking bad headlight/dimmer switch...

Sounds right, but could be all the bulbs are out too. What about any other bulbs, like the center-console light? Do any of those work? That would help narrow it down...