no running lights on 201

[opossum]

Hey all,
Actually the running lights work on the left side but not the right. I tried swapping bulbs to see if they were just burnt, but alas, the power going to the bulbs is the problem. I also have no dash lights, license plate or gear selector lights... I thought maybe the dash lights worked in conjunction somehow and was at the root of it all. The turn signals work fine. I could have answered my own question if I could have got the blasted instrument cluster out. I felt I was pulling too hard on the speedo cable so threw in the towel. Any ideas or experience?
thanks, Opossum