1998 Honda Civic Electrical problem 98 civic ex coupe

1998 HONDA CIVIC
186,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CDETTLING
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When i turn on my headlights the tachometer and the cold and hot gauges will jump around and the other gauges will move but not jump. Also when you turn on the left blinker when headlights are on the high beam light blinks with the left blinker but the high beam's never come on or do anything. Some much needed help would be greatly appreciated im sure its nothing major just would like to get it fixed asap.
Mar 20, 2010 at 1:49 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi cdettling,

I believe you have a poor ground circuit somewhere causing the gauges and meter to go haywire.

Check the ground circuit connections underdash for looseness or contaminations.
Mar 21, 2010 at 3:22 PM
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CDETTLING
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this is going to sound really dumb but i have the same problem and dont have the slightest idea on where the ground wires are located under the dash or what color they look like. Need some noob help. Will i have to take dash apart and pull dash?
Mar 24, 2010 at 12:40 PM
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