1995 GSR - 100% stock

A 7.5A fuse in the under dash fuse box keeps blowing. It's the one that gives power to the antenna, interior dome lights, half the parking lights, and door ajar light.

It does not blow right away. It'll take about a week or two before it will blow again. I've already put 3-4 more fuses in since I got the car and it's getting very frustrating. Anyone have any advice for me?


This diagram is for an eg civic, but it's almost the same. Bottom right corner labelled "interior".

 

Sounds like there may be a short in one of your wires. Get you a wiring diagram, test light, and voltmeter and track it down.

 

Not really an electrical guy... Can someone give me some advice on which wires to test?

 

did u get a new radio installed

 

cound also be a bad ground somewhere...

 

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Yes and no. That circuit is grounded when the door is shut; which is why the interior light turns off.

You might want to inspect the bulbs in the dome light; make sure it's in there properly and it's the correct bulb.

Check the pin switches in each door jamb. check to see if they are loose. If they are, that could indicate a loose wire inside.

Which 1/2 of your parking lights does it take out? Do you have aftermarket corner lenses? There could be moisture getting in there. Check those sockets for corrosion and/or loose wires.


without looking at the service manual, I'm not sure what all is on that circuit. I'd try to find out and see if you can't narrow it down to a loose/cut wire that is easily accessible.