Thats just how it comes. There is a new black face blue lighted one that just came out that doesnt have those large blue circles. I would be alllll over it except its $80. And no the dash lights are not hooked up to the fog lights. A on/off switch connected to the dimmer nob comes with it. And FYI u do not need to remove the needles to out it on, some fAncy "twisting" gets it on no problem.