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Rear lights = tail lights, that come on with headlights and "parking" lights?

Anyway, since instr. cluster lights are out, have a look at the dimmer control, just above the headlight switch. They do burn out. Test with an electrical multitester, etc. Can be bypassed with a jumper wire on the switch. Can also be replaced from a junker, or maybe from fcpgroton.

What would kill of both taillights?

Just MAYBE someone rewired the dimmer to handle the taillights, and the failed dimmer killed the taillights. Not likely, but could be, so have a look at the dimmer first. It's an easy fix, anyway, as long as you understand the dimmer.

"Good" fuses maybe not making contact. The fuses and contacts are notorious for getting corroded. Wire slipped off fuse panel terminal?? Not too likely. Both taillights having their ground fail simultaneously?? Also not too likely, but look over the grounds and contacts in the entire area. Corrosion problems are common there, especially since the [[bulb & bulb holder & circuit board ]] system requires multiple good contacts for current to pass.