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my gages and rears lights are out, at first i was just gonna replace them but when i turn on m alarm my lights blinked cuz when i turn alarm on lights blinks 1 and turn off it blinks twice, so as i turned them on it blinks imm like WTH, i check the wiring and fuse box but nothing is wrong, some1 help me b4 the cops do plzzzzzzz.

 
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ok now i hear a ticking noise in the fuse box in the hood *pic posted* now im getting scared, can some1 help me. I circles the fuse relay where the noise is coming from and i tested it is not the fuse. sorry if circle messed up im on laptop

 
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heres the pic

 
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well pull ou the relay that you circles and test it. Apply 12 volts to pins 3 and 4, and there should be continuity between pins 1 and 2. there should be no continuity between 1 and 2 with power removed from 3 and 4.

 
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ok problem solved, the noise stopped, but my freakin lights are still not working

 
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Have you checked the #2 fuse in the under hood box labeled "small Lights" ??

Do you here a click inside the car when quiet while turning on the parking lights ??

 
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shiat....looks like the same problem on my fuse #2 and #5.....

can't turn gauge on when car turned off....

 
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well i dun think i hear a click but ill try to listen for it. yo zen_master well mines is diffrent it wont turn on even if car is on or not and how would youu know if the fuse is blown?

 
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the fuse line will be blown(that little metal wire ~ thing will be broken)

 
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well i looked at all my fuses and all of them are fine, which fuse is the one that controls the rear lights and guages?

 
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open the fuse box. the top that is now in your hand turn it upside down. look at the diagrams in there. it will let you know.

 
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iigh thx

 
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if you hear clicking, thats the relay.

 
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yea i hear clicking, which relay is it the map dosent say and where can i get a replacement (if map says i cant read it its confusing) im not a real big electrical guy =D

 
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The taillight relay is the one closest to the center and closest to the fuses (on the under dash box)

What year is the car and is it a coupe or sedan ??

You would need to test the relay as mentioned or check for voltage present from the switching side of it.

 
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i have a civic 2001 LX coupe just tell me what to do ill do it.

 
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Do you have access to a VOM ? (multimeter) or a 12 Volt test lamp ?

The constant 12 Volt input to the relay is on the white/green wire. (should have 12 Volts at all times)

The switched voltage out to the lamps is a red/yellow wire (should have voltage when the parking lights or headlights are on)

PM with E-Mail and I will send you the info I have, I will try to stop by the library today and print out for the 01, but this info should be correct.

EDIT: I have the schematic for the 01 wiring if you need it PM

 
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yea i have a VOM u have a PM with my email, thx a bunch , ur my hero

 
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i cant find the white green wire. Plus wires are all over the place cuz of the sub wire.

 
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The white/green wire will be part of the wires leading to the under dash fuse box, that is where the taillight relay is.

 
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do i have to cut the wire to test? sorry for the hassle CraigW

 
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No, use the meter probe to pierce insulation. Or use a razor blade and slice off a small sliver of insulation. Cover with black tape.

 
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YO man THX its working my fuse blew #2 and #5 if any1 has a comon problem, hit me up mayb i can guide u trough it. thx CraigW u da best

 
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wait a minute, can you explain it again?

you blew #2 and #5, that's exactly the same as mine..........

what did you to to fix? i don't understand what u fixed..

in my problem........if i replace #2 and #5, my dash light indicators turned on....and i can't start my car