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bob_mcleod3
Sep 29, 2009, 07:25 PM
Hi, I hope someone here can help.

My tail / dash / gear lights are not functioning. My brake and headlights are fine. I have done a little research on a few sites and found out that all 3 are connected to the same fuse, so I checked my fuses. But they look fine (kept reading about how to go about testing them but didn't understand). Sometimes, rarely though, when I first turn the engine on, the dash/gear lights will be dimly on for 1-2sec, then off again. I really need to get this fixed, and at the lowest possible cost. I have a week to do so.

Unfortunately, the cover with all the labels of the fuse box near the driver's seat has been lost, which makes it a lot harder, especially when I have no idea about car fuses and their right locations. I got my uncle to have a look earlier today, he looked at all the fuses to check they were OK (seemed so), but in the process, it seems he must have put a fuse in the wrong spot because not my indicators aren't working, along with the original problems.

Here are some pictures, hope they can help:
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http://up.k10x.net/hjyerqsjcnwpw/GetAttachment3.jpg

Hope someone can help. Thanks.

Kane

TxGreaseMonkey
Sep 29, 2009, 07:33 PM
. Test all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-3.html#post252145

It appears a 15A fuse is missing in the under hood fuse box (next to the 20A fuse). One at a time, remove and clean the under hood fuses with abrasive cloth or steel wool, after disconnecting the negative battery cable.

. Remove and fully charge/replace the battery. Many auto parts stores will test/charge batteries for free.

. Check/replace the ignition switch and harness for wear, pitting, or melting:

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/parts/partsShelf.jsp?categoryDisplayName=Ignition+(Tune+ Up)&fromType=parts&fromString=search&parentId=62-0&currentPage=1&filterByKeyWord=ignition+switch&isSearchByPartNumber=false&navValue=16200189&categoryNValue=16299999&fromWhere=&itemId=189-0&displayName=Ignition+Switch&searchText=ignition+switch

My bet is that the ignition switch is the primary culprit and needs replacing. Be sure to disconnect the negative battery cable first.