I recently replaced my factory radio, w/a aftermarket, now I don't have dash panel lights; are they only controled by a fuse? or is there a wire that goes to the factory radio that I have not connected..thanks...

Car type would be helpful.

I'm guessing you shorted or misconnected the headlight-switched wire. Was there a gray/purple wire you couldn't identify? If so, isolate that, then check your fuses. Or check your fuses first.

Ok thanks, I do beleive there is a gray/blue, that is not connected to anything..does it need to be w/the 12volt line to radio..thanks again..