tail/dash lights out

[chataries]

I have a 2006 PT Cruiser Touring. I noticed that my dashboard lights weren't working when i cranked my car up to go home for the night from work. On my way home, i was pulled over by a cop who told me that my tail lights weren't on. My blinkers, signal, brake,headlights etc work. The cop suggested that it could be a blown fuse but that she wasn't sure, and i was let go and told to put on hazard lights so that i wouldn't get ticketed. I know that the fuse box is located under the hood, but i'm not sure which fuse to check for the problem. The manual gives little info and the fuse box lid is no help either. Auto Zone told me that 06 PT Cruiser doesn't have a fuse for tail/dashlights, is this true? If not, which fuse should i check? The dealership wants to charge $90 just to put my car through diagnostics plus cost of labor. Before i do that, i want to rule out blown fuse or whatever. I'm not too car savvy, but i get by. Could anyone help? Does a fuse exist that control the taillights/dash inside the 06 Cruiser? Is it a fuse problem, should i check my tail light bulbs too? Any help would be appreciated.

[CREWZIN]

I got this from PT Do-it-yourself.net

There are multiple fuses involved with the stop and tail lights. They tie into several different systems including the security system and locks. Rather than post info for 11 different fuses, I'll give the most probable based on your description.

Fuse #10, 40amps in the power distribution center (under hood fuse block next to the battery) supplies power to fuses #1, 2, & 3 in the fuse block (inside the dash). These 3 fuses control tail lamps, RKE-remote keyless entry, multifunction switch(headlight switch), and power door locks.

Once you determine that fuse #10 -40amps is the culprit, check the operation of your brake and tail lights everyday. Don't take safety for granted.

[chataries]

Thanks i'll try it now.

[chataries]

fuse #10 in my car is for heated seats. Any other fuses i should try?

[CREWZIN]

OK, found this from another forum. Long reading but might be helpful as an owner seemed to have some of the same symptoms that you have and a recall for the cluster fixed her problem. Read this....

Cluster lights out + interior accessory lights out & tail lights out [Archive] - PT Forums - The PT Cruiser Enthusiasts and Owners Resource

[Cartman]

could be the cluster, multifunction switch (doubtful), or integrated power module. no fuses for tails/dash on 06 models apparantly.

[Duster]

No offense but do you really need to double post about this?