dash lights not working

1996 HONDA ACCORD
116,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CLAYPETE
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All dash lights are not working so I set out to check the fuses. Would you believe that the interior and exterior fuse identification charts in the owners manual do not have a listing under "dash lights" "gauges" "instruments" etc.?? It can't be this complex but I'd sure like to know which fuses protect the dash lights.
Any ideas?
Sep 14, 2009 at 6:30 PM
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F4I_GUY
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Hello,

It is called a small light fuse here is a guide to help test ti and the fuse locations below along with the wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Sep 15, 2009 at 4:00 PM
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DMCONLON
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I have had several warning light issues and then more recently (last few Days) the speedo and gear lights been playing up too.

1/ Had ABS brakes fixed but warning light still on.
2/ SRS light stays on although had that checked at same time as ABS fixed and light still on.
3/ Was driving the other day I had the cruise on and it suddenly turned off causeing the car to slow and the speedo needle dropped to 0 then when i hit the acceelerator the needle moved back to current speed.
4/The 4th gear light starts flashing on and off. it starts flashing speratically untill i turn engine off and restart.
5/ Now the speedo does not start working until i have been driving for 5-10 mins then it just starts working and stays on most of the time but then goes to 0 for short periods.
Aug 1, 2019 at 5:19 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Hi DMConlon, You need to retrieve the ABS and Air Bag Diagnostic Trouble code to find out what is wrong. Like wise with the D4 light DTC as well. However the Speedometer not working should be ths cause of the D4 light blinking. The speed sensor, located under the thermostst housing on tran housing is faulty and needs to be replaced.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_SCS95Accord_4.jpg

Bridge the connector, turn ignition switch ON, and count the flashes of the various indicator lights fo rthe code. prolonged flashes = 10 while short fast flash = 1.
Aug 1, 2019 at 5:19 PM (Merged)
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PHILL
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i have a 96 honda accord and have no dash lights or running lights or brake lights i checked fuses and found 2 under the hood bad put in 2 new ones but they blow to
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You have a dead short. Start by unplugging the headlight switch and see if the fuse still blows.

Let me know what you find.
Aug 1, 2019 at 5:19 PM (Merged)
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MRHILL41
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I replaced the fuse an the light switch but my back lights an dash is still dark
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JDL
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Did you check for voltage at the fuse circuit? Use a testlite. When you backlamps are you talking the tail lites?
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JDL
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Check fuse 32--15 for voltage. Note the diagram. At the tail lamps, red wire with black tracer is voltage. Black wire is ground.
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JDL
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I looked at your instrument cluster illumination and it is the same fuse, so check for voltage at the fuse circuit. If there is voltage sounds like a wiring circuit problem.
Aug 1, 2019 at 5:19 PM (Merged)
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MRHILL41
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Ya tail lights no dashboard lights
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ROBBIEG1220
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I have no tail lights or dash lights. I have checked all fuses multiple times, changed out the bulbs and plugged in a new multi switch on the collumn. when i pull the "lighting" relay the headlights dont work, and that was expected. Would this cause the other llights to fail while the headlights are still opperative?? I dont know what else to check, any ideas??
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JEREMIAH
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i believe the multiplex were known to fail and cause the symptoms you mentioned. check with the dealer's parts (experienced)person they should have an idea how often they were changed for your vehicle and what the problems were.
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JDL
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Let us know if voltage on that fuse circuit?
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MRHILL41
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I don't have a tester but I already replaces the fuse everything else is good
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MRHILL41
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Everything else is still working head lights backup lights high beams
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JDL
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A test lite doesn't cost much at the local auto store. If you can't do a little testing, I'm not sure how to help?
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MRHILL41
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Ok thanks
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MRHILL41
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Can u send me a back light diagram
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JDL
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This is for the tail lights.
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FAFII7
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After I installed a radio in my car the dash lights stoped working I dont know why I checked fuses but nothing is blown please help.
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You can bet there is a blown fuse there somewhere. You have apparently wired it wrong. We see this all the time with people installing their own stereos and it often does a lot of damage. They make adapter harnesses for doing this correctly. If you went and cut your harness, it's probably too late already and you will have to bring it to an electrical specialist.
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FAFII7
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Do you know which fuse it will be that could be blown?
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WRENCHTECH
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There are numerous fuses being used. You need to use a test light on both sides of every fuse wit the lights turned on.
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FAFII7
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Ok ill do that and I bought the adapter from wal mart and there was this orange wire that says dash light but there was no were to connect it to so I just left it hanging and taped it could that be the issue also?
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WRENCHTECH
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Disconnected wires at the radio won't cause you to lose the rest of the dash lights.
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FAFII7
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Oh ok its just my cluster lights dont work everything else is fine
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DENNIS234
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Where is the fuse, located for the dashboard ligts
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KHLOW2008
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Hi dennis234,

If the taillights are not working, then it could be the fuse. # 32 ( 15A ) under hood.

If not, you need to check the integrated control unit and/or meter cluser.
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CJ MEDEVAC
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You don't reckon you turned your cluster illum. Dimmer switch down/ off and didn't realize you did?

Sometimes when you have really good help from the neighbor or the youngins, they mess with stuff while they are leaned in there talking to you!

The medic
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FAFII7
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Yeah the switch is on its just the cluster that doesn't work and i hate it cause I cant see how fast I'm going at night :/
Aug 1, 2019 at 5:19 PM (Merged)
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TCMEHLHORN
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The dashboard lights do not work; panel lights work until I turn headlights on, then all dash and center consol lights inop
Aug 1, 2019 at 5:20 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Are the taillights working?
Have you checked the dimmer control?
Was the radio replaced?
When did this occur?
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RYAN14CHRIS
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When signaling to turn, no matter which way I am turning, BOTH of my turn signal dashboard lights flash. What does this mean?
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KHLOW2008
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A bad ground circuit connection. Check the exterior turn signal lights to see if they are working correctly.
Aug 1, 2019 at 5:20 PM (Merged)