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Hi,

I was working on my car a few weeks ago, and shorted something out.

Anyways my gauge cluster and the climate controls no longer light up when I turn my head lights on.

I checked basic fuses, although I could've missed one.

Any help is appreciated!

 
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Check "small light" fuse in under-hood fuse box.

 
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I had a chance to check it. Unfortunately its still good =(.

Do you have any more ideas?

 
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Did the work involve the audio system headunit ??
If aftermarket installed check the illumination connections.

Are the taillights and marker lamps working o.k. ??

Have you smelled anything with a burning odor when the short occured or since then ??

The dimmer circuit is contained in the gauge cluster on 7th generation models.

 
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Its been awhile since i've been able to get back to this.. But yes my turn signals and head and tail lights both work fine.

I know what caused it, I plugged in the hazard switch, while the car was running with too high of a fuse.

I currently don't have any head unit installed.

Where exactly is the "dimmer circuit" located ?

Thanks for the help, its really hard to see at night =)!

 
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The hazard switch has an illumination bulb but... ? Seems strange to have effected that circuit.

Most of the system for the illumination is inside of your gauge cluster.

 
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Yeah I agree, I just know thats when it happened.

So do you know if there is a fuse inside the gauge cluster?

 
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A small value soldered in or pico fuse is always a possibility.

Can't say for sure. None are shown in the schematic.

 
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Hmm.. do you know if the pico fuse in the hazard switch is shown in the schematic you're referring to?

Cause I know theres on there.. So if thats unmarked I would imagine there is a good chance there is one in the gauge cluster.

Thanks for the help, I need to figure this out! I just swapped to LEDs in my climate control and don't get to see the pretty lights yet!

 
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None are shown in the hazard switch Only the switch contacts and the illumination bulb are shown. (it could be a diode)

 
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Sweeeet.

Alright well i've been strongly considering changing to a red colored gauge cluster.

I suppose i'll pick up an 02+ coupe cluster, and let you know if the problems still there, after I swap.

Thanks again for all the help.