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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Default Dash lights off bulbs ok????? Help!

Problem: 3 dash lights are out - high beams, cruise control and emergency brake. All the others work perfectly.
What I've done: Checked each and every bulb in the instrument cluster, confirmed they are not blown. Grounded wire in emergency brake lever directly to frame, still no light. Cruise Control operates, but no dash light. High beams operate, but no dash light.

Solutions? Help please. Thanks.

1995 Honda Civic EX coupe
 
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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dash light fuse?

for ebrake, possible bad switch

high beams (if your beams come on) probably bad sensor on switch/dash light, if they don't bad switch

 
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Dash light fuse: wouldn't other lights be out, like seat belt, choke, trunk, etc? that isn't happening.

Ebrake switch: bypassed switch, still no light.

high beams: beams come on for sure and bulb is a new one.

Thanks, help!
 
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Bulbs blown? Remove cluster, replace bulbs (12 volt common type bulb from any hardware store), try lights with cluster out of dash, if working replace cluster into dash
 
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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Dr. Talon, thanks for the response but if you actually read my original post you would have known I already stated I tested and replaced each and every bulb in the instrument cluster, yes even with ones from the hardware store (#24 and #74 to be exact). This is beyond bulb and fuse minor league stuff, this is electrical gremlins.
 
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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check wiring continuity?

Look for possible loose connections/torn wires etc?
 
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