92 Civic Fuse problems?
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92 Civic Fuse problems?
Alright, so about a month ago, I got a 92 civic EX.
When I got it, I noticed the left headlight wasn't working. I bought a new bulb but that didn't fix it.
Then I replaced the fuse for it. The fuse was good, but I replaced it any way. Not fixed.
So since then, I've just been driving with my high beams on.
THEN last night, my tail lights, dash lights, and corner lights stopped working.
This is obviously a fuse problem, so I replaced that fuse. Not fixed.
Any idea what is going on here? The fuses aren't blown.
I'm going to college and have NO money to take it anywhere, so I'm hoping to get some help here.
When I got it, I noticed the left headlight wasn't working. I bought a new bulb but that didn't fix it.
Then I replaced the fuse for it. The fuse was good, but I replaced it any way. Not fixed.
So since then, I've just been driving with my high beams on.
THEN last night, my tail lights, dash lights, and corner lights stopped working.
This is obviously a fuse problem, so I replaced that fuse. Not fixed.
Any idea what is going on here? The fuses aren't blown.
I'm going to college and have NO money to take it anywhere, so I'm hoping to get some help here.
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Re: 92 Civic Fuse problems?
Do you have a voltmeter? If you do, test for continuity from the ground plug (harness side) to chassis, and test for 12V on the hot side of the plug with your headlights turned on. Same for the other lights that aren't working.
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Re: 92 Civic Fuse problems?
What would this prove the problem to be? The harness?
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Re: 92 Civic Fuse problems?
If you get high continuity on the grounds, it'll prove a broken ground wire. If you don't get 12V on the hot side of the plug, it'll prove a different problem that needs deeper diagnosis.
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Re: 92 Civic Fuse problems?
The fuses are fine themselves
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Re: 92 Civic Fuse problems?
I still haven't got my hands on a voltmeter yet.
But last night, I was driving and my tail lights and corner lights came on, but my brake lights stopped working. Then it went back to how it was, but now, the passenger window isn't working.
Could all this switching around mean its something worse?
But last night, I was driving and my tail lights and corner lights came on, but my brake lights stopped working. Then it went back to how it was, but now, the passenger window isn't working.
Could all this switching around mean its something worse?
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Re: 92 Civic Fuse problems?
Update + bump.
Still no voltmeter.
But today I was fiddling with the fuses and found 3 blown ones I must have missed. I replaced them but it seems the tail lights, running lights, and dash lights still don't work.
But my passenger window and left headlight work fine again.
I don't have a radio deck in my car, so there are some wires loose where one should be. I taped all the ends but still nothing. Could this play a part in what is happening?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Still no voltmeter.
But today I was fiddling with the fuses and found 3 blown ones I must have missed. I replaced them but it seems the tail lights, running lights, and dash lights still don't work.
But my passenger window and left headlight work fine again.
I don't have a radio deck in my car, so there are some wires loose where one should be. I taped all the ends but still nothing. Could this play a part in what is happening?
Any help greatly appreciated.
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Re: 92 Civic Fuse problems?
I wouldn't worry about the stereo for now. I haven't had one in my car for a year now, and haven't had anything remotely close to an electrical problem, especially of the scale you're dealing with.
Seriously though, get that voltmeter. It's a tool everyone should have, it's inexpensive, and you can probably have your entire problem diagnosed in a few hours with one.
Seriously though, get that voltmeter. It's a tool everyone should have, it's inexpensive, and you can probably have your entire problem diagnosed in a few hours with one.
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Re: 92 Civic Fuse problems?
sounds like u have faulty wiring or ur fuse box is frying out... you need a volt meter to test for shorts by using ohms for resistance to see if there are any cuts or shorts in the wire. im sure someone can give u a schematic once u buy a volt meter and tell u what to test
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