dashlights 1997 sl

[upinu]

I purchased a new lighter that has a led light in it , Upon inserting it lit up as soon as it lit up it along with the dash lights went out,Trying to repair thinking a relay or circuit breaker blew no power to lighter>?Fuses all check out ok.Hoping somebody has an idea where to trace problem.I noticed this model has no dimmer switch as to control dash lights.

[97 SL320]

What fuses are you checking?

There are some on the drivers side under hood, 5 or so under the cover on the passenger side under hood and a small amount near the right trunk hinge.

For the passenger side under hood, look for the emissions sticker on the cover. Remove the allen bolts ( use a flash light to look under the air duct work to make sure all of them are out. ) There is a relay box that holds some small and one large. ( the large one is for the emissions air pump.