i'd guess you're having the same problem i was/am.
FIRST: check ALL fuses, make sure they are not blown
if all fuses check out ok, you'll probably have to go searching around under the dash on the driver's side. remove the first panel, then the piece right below the steering column.
directly to the right of the fuse box is an assembly of various electrical components. remove that assembly by removing the two little screws/bolts on the side of it. pull it down, then find this thing:
jumper the two thin prongs sticking up with the headlights on and see if that makes the dash lights work. if it does, there's your problem. i'm not quite sure what that is, i just discovered that part a couple days ago and haven't had time to figure anything out.