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Old Sep 11, 2008
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alright so i just put an amp and subs in and while my friend was helpin me hide some wiring a washer some how went into the power cord goin to my amp and blew my fuse on the power cord but ever since i replaced it, my gauges dont light up. any ideas?
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Re: dash lights

"small lamps" fuse in under hood fuse box ??
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Re: dash lights

Did you check the fuses under the dash or under the hood? Double check both and hope the bulbs didnt burn out.
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Re: dash lights

^^ agreed. it probably wasn't the only fuse that blew....
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Re: dash lights

Disconnect the battery next time your playing with wires
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Re: dash lights

way to go, you've made 2 posts so far, and they are both identical


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Re: dash lights

thanks craig, yea as i was comin home from a party i got pulled over for it lol but yea why is it called small light fuse?
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deleted the other thread. don't start multiple threads in different forums with the same exact post.
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Re: dash lights

Your illumination wires (orange wires) are probably hanging out, causing a short. Cap those wires, replace the small lamp fuse and you should be good.
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