04 996 Dash lights

[Johnny jones]

Can anyone give me a idea why the dash in my 04 996 works sometimes and not. Also my taillights are out. Checked all fuses.

[Loren]

 

Most likely problems are a bad ignition switch or bad headlight switch.

Wiggle the key and see if makes a difference - if not, then try the same with the headlight switch.

 

A third possibility is that someone removed the instrument cluster and did not get all the connectors properly reseated. 

[Yogibara]

This right here. I replaced mine, as well as the steering lock and all of a sudden things started dinging and beeping and lights began to work again.  Also may be worth looking at your light switch too. Those can literally break down into dust after years of use. Not too expense, nor hard to replace either.