no instrument lights after stereo replacement

I have a '98 Quest and do not have any instrument lights after replacing the stereo. I checked all the fuses and they are good. I removed the new stereo and re-checked my connections and they appear to be good. While I had the new stereo out I decided to install the old one to see if the lights would work...they do not. I have an extra light/dimmer switch and installed...still no instrument lights. Any suggestions?

common
seems to be a common issue with this model. I am working on q 96 for a friend and hers dont work. Starting looking at used vans for sale and a few say everything works but the dash lights. Still looking into this on my end.
Can Anyone shed some light on this?
00 Xterra
07 Quest