sshiny007

I recently purchased a 1994 Civic DX with a B16a swap (if that matters...).

I noticed a few weeks ago that when I turned my lights on, my gauge lights and taillights would go out. I checked through the forum and manuals and then eventually came to the conclusion that I must've blown the fuse (#19, 10A, according to the service repair manual). I changed the fuse and they worked great. Last night I was driving and noticed that my gauge lights weren't working. Before I could get home, I was pulled over my the cops and given a 10-day warning since my taillights were also out. I tried changing the fuse today with no results. I tried several different fuses (all 10A). Even when I switched the fuse before it looked fine, not blown or broken.

Any suggestions, tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

sshiny007

Any advice...?

batallic

this may sounnd wierd is there an aftermarket radio on there

sshiny007

Yes, there is an aftermarket CD player installed. It's not properly installed though, because the face lights go out here and there.

BlackAlbumKoupe

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batallic

theres yur answer unplug it, i had the same problem radio wasnt installed properly lights kept goin out, the radio isnt grounding so its blowing yur dash tail fuse 93 ex

sshiny007

Thanks for the information. I'll try that tomorrow. I'm assuming that I can ground the aftermarket stereo then?

sshiny007

It's been a while since I've seen the wiring of an aftermarket stereo, but I'm assuming that there is a spot to ground it against the car itself so that this problem will disappear?

batallic

while yur at it wire everything
http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/Honda/Civic.html

sshiny007

Great link. Thank you. I love honda-tech.com.

batallic

if rewiring the radio doesnt fix yur problem then i dont know what to do

awdgsx96

Alot of the time people over look the dimmer switch which is a common problem. Sometimes my car does the same thing, give it a hard tap with a screwdriver or something and lights should pop back on.

sshiny007

The dimmer switch is a good idea, but that doesn't affect the taillights.

Former User

Incorrect. The dimmer switch and taillights are on the same circuit protected by fuse #19. If the dimmer switch has a short that is blowing fuse #19, then you will lose the taillights and cluster lights, as well as other lights on the circuit.

sshiny007

The problem is that the #19 fuse isn't actually blowing. The tail lights and gauge lights work "occasionally" without any rhyme or reason. What about the headlight switch itself that controls the headlights/turn signals?

Former User

That's a possibility. You might also consider a loose fuse. Try slightly twisting the two fuse tabs so that the fuse fits more snugly into the fuse slot.

sshiny007

That's a good idea, RonJ@HT. I did not even think about that. I like your quote too.

HatchVX

It will be the Dimmer switch, i have had it happen to me.

NChonda

i tryed taking the radio out and then putting a new fuse in and turn my lights on but it just blows the fuse everytime i switch the lights on, idk what to do now bc iv gotting a warning for my tail lights being out and i cant find the problem and i hate not being able to drive at night, my tail lights only work when i press on the brake paddle but my head lights work fine and also my gauge light doesnt work as well....CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME...petey_pablo2004@yahoo.com with any help or if you know what my issue is and knows what i have to do to fix it..thanks

awdgsx96

Ground wire for the radio. Make sure it's connected tight to the radio chassis or a metal part.