Like what Kaminari said, check the light bulb at the back of the panel...might be the bulb had burn. Definitely not the fuse as the rest of the panel or compartment lights still lights up.
After some extensive searching, Cheaka has manage to locate the former owner of my Skyline , Mr Yukio Yamada who is now retired and collecting antiques back in Japan. He sends his regards to every Skyline owners here...