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97 civic LX dimmer shorted out my dash lights?

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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Default 97 civic LX dimmer shorted out my dash lights?

I was troubleshooting my dimmer switch in my 97 lx and the trusty Haynes says to connect a jumper wire from terminal #3 (red) to a good chassis ground. So that's exactly what I did - connected a jumper wire from #3 to the metal frame in the dash and.....POP! I heard a fuse pop, it was the cruise control/keyless entry fuse. So i replaced it, checked all the fuses and they're fine, but now my dash lights and heater control lights dont work WTF?? All of my warning lamps work fine: CEL, seat belt, cruise, etc. My meters work fine. It's just the lighting will not come on when I turn the parking/headlights on. Turn signals, hazards, brakes, and headlights all work fine. I'm stumped? Funny thing is when I unlock the doors with the keyless fob, they flash twice with the two chirps of the alarm, so I know it's not a bulb issue? How can my alarm get them to work, but not my headlight circuit?? How do I get them working again and what do I need to replace?
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