What are the reasons for a car dashboard not lighting up and failing to start?

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AbigailRose
07/29/25 7:06pm
Car dashboard not lighting up and failing to start is caused by: 1. Dashboard illumination light damage; 2. Short circuit in dashboard power supply wiring; 3. Blown dashboard power supply fuse. The solutions for dashboard lights not working are: 1. Check the dashboard power supply fuse, replace if blown; 2. Disassemble the dashboard and replace the non-functioning illumination lights. The indicators on a car dashboard represent: 1. Engine fault warning light: engine malfunction; 2. ABS fault warning light: anti-lock braking system failure; 3. Tire pressure warning light: abnormal tire pressure; 4. Battery indicator: power depletion or generator malfunction; 5. Oil pressure warning light: low oil pressure; 6. Door warning light: door not properly closed.
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