Question about dash illumination
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Question about dash illumination
Hello all!
I hope that this is the proper place to post. I currently own a 1998 Honda Civic DX, and for the past 6 months, I have been blowing fuses for the dash illumination panel once per week. The mechanic told me that since it is something they would have to find, it would likely be more expensive than its worth. I have finally decided to try and figure out where the electrical short is occurring on my own. From reading all of the forums, it seems like I might find my problem with the cluster. Is that correct? If so, where exactly would I find the cluster? I am fairly proficient with a DMM and other electronic instruments, but I am unsure where to start. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you so much in advance!!
Thanks,
-Justin
I hope that this is the proper place to post. I currently own a 1998 Honda Civic DX, and for the past 6 months, I have been blowing fuses for the dash illumination panel once per week. The mechanic told me that since it is something they would have to find, it would likely be more expensive than its worth. I have finally decided to try and figure out where the electrical short is occurring on my own. From reading all of the forums, it seems like I might find my problem with the cluster. Is that correct? If so, where exactly would I find the cluster? I am fairly proficient with a DMM and other electronic instruments, but I am unsure where to start. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you so much in advance!!
Thanks,
-Justin
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Re: Question about dash illumination (kitabuck)
I think you should focus on the dash lights brightness controller. Remove the controller and disconnect the connector. Ground the red wire terminal, turn the combination light switch to ON, and the dash lights should turn full ON without blowing the fuse, if the controller is the culprit.
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