At least you did not go to a dealer and ask them to.....you know......duh. I put electric tape over the lights until I figured it out...well, the Blonde wife did.

 

This is the fourth thread I've seen on this in as many months.
I have to say it's probably my favorite topic.

 

I had a related problem. I had my 'Stang into the detail shop recently. When I got it back and drove it for the fitst time at night I had no radio lights. I paniced until I realized the brightness wheel was all the way down. Duh.