I just got my car, a 94 civic ex.. the gauge cluster lights are not working, at all.. i never messed with electrical components in my life, so i was wondering, what are some things i should look for to start diagnosing the problem? have you had this problem? if so, how did u fix it? thanks

 

check the fuse, that would be my first troubleshooting step. could just be a burnt fuse. also if you have a dimmer switch turn that just to make sure it isn't the issue. someone i knew his dimmer switch broke and broke permanently off so to get his lights to work he had to replace the dimmer switch... these last 2 are highly unlikely. ALL of the 6 bulbs which light your cluster (5 24's, and 1 74) are all burnt...

is the speedo working and all the other guages?

 

checked fuses, they are all good, checked dimmer switch and it also works fine.. My speedometer doesnt work, but my temp gauge, fuel gauge, dummy lights (brake/seatbelt/check engine) and tachometer all work.. my trip or odometer are also not working..what next?

 

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