instrument panel dead
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instrument panel dead
On the way home from work the other day my whole (almost) instrument panel went dead, both the gauges and the lights. The only things working are the high beam indicator and the turn indicators. My tail light is out too, but not the brake lights. I'm guessing there is one electrical connection in common with all these items but so far I haven't found it. Anyone know what mystery wire is to blame for my problems?
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Last edited by Wicky; 06-07-2013 at 12:26 PM.
#3
Yes, they look good, but it was dark. I'll check again when I get a chance, probably tomorrow. But if memory serves, there is no one fuse that links all those systems. I'll check schematics again too.
#5
My panel blew out today too. I haven't fixed it yet but the fuse was blown and, if you look at the inside lid of the fuse box, you'll see the "meters", illumination and tail light are on the same 10 amp fuse (or check the post with the wiring diagram).
#6
Yeah, I rechecked my wire schematic and saw the same thing, I was sure when I checked the fuse it was ok but I will check again. Thanks for the help, I'll report back tomorrow if that was it.
It definitely is charging ok because I did a track day yesterday and had no problems. Accept for the obvious guesswork involved in shifting with no tach.
It definitely is charging ok because I did a track day yesterday and had no problems. Accept for the obvious guesswork involved in shifting with no tach.
#9
Well, I checked the fuse and confirmed it is good. Then... I realized I had been checking the wrong fuse, sure enough the 1 for the meters and tail was blown. I replaced it and bingo! I have instruments again. I didn't have time for a ride today so I don't know if the new fuse is just going to blow again. Could really suck though, since that fuse protects so many different things troubleshooting it could be a real pain. Any way , thanks for the help, especially the color wire diagram, the one in the Honda service manual is only black and white, the color one is soooo much better.
#12
Unwrap the wiring and look for shorts to the frame... Obvious kinks and visible damage is a good place to start, but mostly do the whole...
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