Help-->Electrical Problem

[S-13]

Okay so I take out my gauge cluster to change some bulbs, turned the parking lights on to see if they work and everything looks good up until the screwdriver i was using makes contact with both the positive and negative terminals on one of the bulbs. The lights go off as I get mad at myself for being so careless. So I check out the fuse box by the floor but the fuses check out fine even after testing them individually. When I turn the parking lights on I can see that they do go on outside the car but the gauge cluster and heater/cd player lights dont go on. Now the weird thing is that My CD player still plays music and when the parking lights are switched off I can see the CD screen fine. When I turn the parking lights on though the cd player screen goes completely blank. Anyone with any advice would be greatly appreciated since I have run out of ideas

[jdm_master_X]

did you check your fusible link on the positive battery cable?

[S-13]

Well I gave it a look but what am i looking for? I didnt see anything that looks like a fuse? I also thought the lights were cooked but all the lights are still good.

[positron1]

Check the 75A fuse on the fuse block near your battery and the fuses in the kick panel for electronics.

[S-13]

I gave it a check and the 75A fuse looks good. took it out and saw the interior lights go off, put it back on and interior power is good again. However I still get the same problem with my gauge cluster lights not coming on when flicking the parking lights on.

[positron1]

Then check the fuses in your kick panel for electronics and meter.

[GIJOE69]

also check your relays with a 12 volt meter check if if there is any resistance still in the relay

[S-13]

kick panel fuses all check out fine... Im scared I might have fried something?

[S-13]

where abouts are these relays located? So when I check them with a DMM do I want to see resistance or no?

[S-13]

alright well i tried switching relays with a different working 240sx but im pretty sure my relays are good. Soooo would it be possible that another electrical component altogether is hoooped? because im thinking its completely fuxored i just cant figure it out

[S-13]

would anyone know what circuitbox is shared when the illumination power goes to both the gauge cluster and the hvac/radio?

[S-13]

bumpity bump

[94_240sx]

Ran into this thread somehow. TCU unit got fried. It's a white box right below the fuse box. It's a very common issue.