i plugged my cigarette lighter back in a couple of months ago, and it started blowing fuses for the gauge lights. Well finally i got sick of it and i disconnected the lighter completely. I replaced the fuse again for the guages and the lights still dont work. Do i have a short? If so, any ideas as to where i might start looking for it? In know this is gonna be a PITA to find....

GOD I HATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS!!!

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I've got a 87 Trans Am and I'm having the same problem. The fuse is good, I've checked the bulbs, and even traced wires. If I find anything to help, I'll get back to you. I have asked readers for information also.

 

Hey guys. I had a problem awhile back with my dash lights going out, and the fuse blowing all the time. Turned out that a wire on the back of my stereo was hitting metal...it was a wire associated with the illumination. I have an aftermarket stereo, so if you guys do too, then check and cover all your wires real good. if its the stock stereo, ide still give a look see behind there just to make sure everything is ok. Good luck...electrical gremlins are a pain in the butt...


Justin

 

wow talk about bringing a post back from the dead...

I did eventually find the problem, an orange wire going to my light switch was shorted out.

Eric

 

the "remote dimmer" may have failed. look here for more details:

http://www.p71interceptor.com/thirdgen/remotedimmer

 

haha...i didnt even look down at the date of the post. wow, this one did rise from the dead. i was just doing a search and i came across it, and posted without even thinking about it. glad to hear you got it fixed tho.

Justin