Most cars have a reostat on the upper left of the center gauge panel. It could be turned down and be the solution. Lights are very dim in general to start with. Second is to check the fuse panel, I think #3. If someone had been in the gauge panel before you, a lead may have come off the main light switch. A few places to check.
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