2002 TOYOTA CELICA
140,000 MILES
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ALEXAKEA000
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I am having electrical problems with my 2002 Toyota Celica. When I turn the ignition to the "on" position all the electronics work fine. However, when I turn the engine over the dashboard back lights shut off immediately after my daylights turn on. I don't think its a blown fuse because the backlights work sometimes, but most of the time they go out after the engine starts and the headlights kick on. This makes it especially hard to read my RPM and speedometer at night, and since the fuel gauge is electronic, I never know how much gas I have left.

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Mar 10, 2013 at 8:10 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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when the motor starts, does everything work??

Roy
Mar 10, 2013 at 8:14 PM
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ALEXAKEA000
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All mechanical aspects work fine. But at night the dash lights turn off once the engine starts. I've noticed I only have this problem at night. I think this is because my headlights turn on automatically when its dark, and the second they click on, the dashboard lights cut out.
Mar 12, 2013 at 9:55 PM
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