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Would a short circuit in a car blow out the instrument cluster?
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Why would driving lights not work and all warning lights in instrument cluster go off and on when driving in a 1997 Sunfire?
Sounds like a combination of: [1] A short circuit in the driving light circuit, combined with a [2] Auto resetting circuit breaker[instead of a fuse].
Why does the hazard lights on a 1998 acura integra make the gauge cluster lights flicker on and off?
If I understand the question correctly, when you turn on your Hazard lights, the back-lighting of your instrument cluster flashes too. This is not normal. The Hazard lights should only affect the turn signals and the turn signal indicator lights in your instrument cluster. This is a wiring issue, specifically a short circuit between your hazard flasher circuit, and your instrument cluster backlighting circuit. Although I am not familiar with an Acura Integera's circuitry, I believe the short exists in this area because your instrument cluster backlight operates in a flashing pattern. It is apparent that the hazard flasher circuitry is finding ground through the circuit responsible for the instrument cluster backlight. If this is the case, to solve the problem all you have to do is isolate the short and wrap some electrical tape around the exposed wires, individually, for a quick fix. However, gaining access to the wires and locating the short may be difficult and frustrating. You may want to have your dealer or an experienced individual repair this for you. If you recently had an aftermarket alarm installed, they may be responsible for this issue as well, since lighting circuitry is altered for the alarm's functionality. -APTech
Why would fuse number 9 keep blowing instrument cluster lights up but no tach speedometer etc.?
ANYTIME a fuse "blows out," and ESPECIALLY if it continues to do so when replaced,indicates a serious electrical problem. Fuses are designed to "blow" for one reason, and that is to protect the conductors [wires] in that circuit from damage or from the possibility of igniting a fire due to an overload or SHORT CIRCUIT. If you have not added more "stuff" [like sound systems, etc.] to that circuit, then the problem is not an overload, but a SHORT CIRCUIT fault. The fact that your "number 9" fuse continues to blow when new ones are installed is a clear indication of a SHORT fault in THAT specific circuit. The fact that the instrument cluster lights up indicates that it is not on that circuit [# 9 fuse], and is therefore immaterial to finding a solution to the problem. The fact that the tachometer/speedometer DO NOT work tells us that the SHORT is somewhere in the wiring, instruments, or devices IN THAT circuit. In order to correct the problem, is necessary that you FIND the cause of the SHORT circuit, and eleminate it. Then, a replacement fuse should not blow, and the instruments/devices on that circuit will again work. Good luck ! j3h
What would cause an instrument cluster to stop working while driving?
A loose connection, a short, a blown fuse, the year, make and model info would help also.
Is a megohm a short circuit?
No. A short circuit would be zero ohms.
Fog light fuse keeps blowing?
If you have a trailer socket it might be full of water. Or there is a short circuit in the fog loght cluster
If a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban diesel blows the fuse on the instrument panel every time you start it what could be wrong?
A short or intermitant short in the steering column or instrament cluster.
Why would a computer wire melt?
Short in the circuit or the circuit was overloaded.
What would cause the instrument panel fuse to blow 1989 cadillac deville?
short in dash light circuit, but also check tailights. Sometimes no dash lights, AND NO TAILGHTS.
Do Transformers bathe?
no. they would short circuit.
What would cause a 10amp gauge cluster fuse to blow repeatedly on a 1993 Lexus es300?
Must have a dead short or a heavy amperage draw on that circuit. Check to see what goes out with the cluster. If the lighter is on that circuit check to see if something found it's way into it (loose change etc). Maybe a new stereo or other option has bee added and someone tapped into this circuit for power? What coincided with this problem starting? Maybe a pinched wire?
What would cause 80 amp alt fuse to keep blowing?
Short in the wiring, fuse too small for the circuit, circuit overloaded, or short in something plugged into the circuit.
