Mitch965

My Instrument lights and Fog lights are not working. Headlights are still working. I tore apart the cluster and checked all the wires and everything seems to be secure. I took off the fuse box cover under the steering wheel and i see that there is a fuse for the instrument lights there too, i will try replacing that tomorrow but i highly doubt that's what it is besides that can anyone think of what the problem could be?

Former User

Why do you doubt that dash fuse 30 is blown? That's the first thing to check. Click the test fuses link in my signature.

If the fuse is fine, then next test the light switch.

Mitch965

Ok i put a new fuse in and still nothing..what did u mean check the light switch?

Former User

If the fuse blows quickly after you install it then you are being falsely led to believe the fuse is good. Voltage test it.

Mitch965

I put a whole new fuse in and nothing came on. I read your fuse test thread but dont quite understand it. Im sorry. Im a complete newb.

Former User

What didn't you understand? Be specific.

Mitch965

How exactly do you measure the voltage?

Mitch965

I see the test tabs

Former User

Do you have access to a multimeter?

Former User

Good.

Mitch965

No i dont.

Former User

Well, you need one...or at least a test light.

Mitch965

Hmm, ok, what i dontundrrstand i guess is if i put a brand new fuse in than and nothing comes on wouldnt the problem be elsewhere?

Former User

The fuse could blow immediately after turning the light switch on.

The voltage test also tells you whether the light switch delivers voltage to the fuse.

You can buy a $4 digital multimeter from Harbor Freight Tools.

Mitch965

Ahh i see. So you are actually testig the fuse while it is plugged into the fuse box?

Former User

Correct

Mitch965

..hm alright well thank you for your help and speedy replies i greatly appreciate t.

Former User

Do the voltage tests on fuse 30 with the light switch turned on to the parking lights setting.