Instrument Panel and Climate Control lights dont work...Part 2

[sf_hiphophead]

I finally got the chance to take apart the dash and check out the dimmer. I wasnt able to find anything wrong with the wiring, connections, or anything else... Is there a way to check if the dimmer switch itself is broken other than hooking it up to another J30? Does anyone have expirience, directions or pics that might help???

Next I went back and checked ALL the fuses again, and I think I found the problem. The "Glove Box" fuse was blown when the lights first went, so I replaced it (7.5A). When I went back and checked today, it was blown again. So I replaced it (7.5A) again, turned the lights on and... it blew again immediately.

So, I am wondering since it blows right away whether putting a stronger fuse, i.e 10A, might work or if that could fry everything. Or, maybe something on the circuit is putting undue power??? I could give a F about the glovebox light itself, but I have a feeling they're connected.

I REALLY hate going to the dealer, but Im gonna have to real soon if this doesnt get fixed. The majority of the time I drive is at night, of course, and I absolutly love having no idea how fast Im going and how much gas I have... Frustrating is a massive understatment.

PS I have fuses in slots that according to the fuse guide are non-functional (blank)... I assume they cant hurt so i left them but is there any reason extra slots are filled??? Could they have anything to do with this???

[elwesso]

you need to find out why its blowing the fuse. you dont want to put a bigger fuse in there....

Do you have a service manual???

We'll figure tihs out, i really doubt your dealer will help, they hate electrical problem.s theyre only good for problems that the computers can tell them to fix!

[xxcrashxx]

theyre only good for problems that the computers can tell them to fix!

kinda like almost all phone tech supports.....

[Gerardjg]

I emailed you the wireing diagram

[elwesso]

could you post it up so i could look at it too??? if you cant get it to post, send it to me and ill upload it.

[Gerardjg]

could you post it up so i could look at it too??? if you cant get it to post, send it to me and ill upload it.

Wes I will send you a copy when I get home tonight http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/users...cPgKd
Modified by Gerardjg at 3:30 PM 11/8/2006

[Defiant]

I finally got the chance to take apart the dash and check out the dimmer. I wasnt able to find anything wrong with the wiring, connections, or anything else... Is there a way to check if the dimmer switch itself is broken other than hooking it up to another J30?

Did you check it with an ohmmeter?

[castlebravo15mt]

I had the same problem on my '93. Turns out a small short in the dimmer switch was causing the fuse to blow repeatedly. I had to replace the dimmer and the fuse, and everything's been fine for more than a year now. Picked up a dimmer on ebay for under $10.

Anyone seen the J30 review on this site:http://www.beaterreview.com

Not sure how I feel about my car being a beater, but it's good information.

[elwesso]

interesting review.... I think 100k is a bit conservative, they dont factor in people who actually take care of the trans by changing the fluid and adding a cooler... And really, you can find the trans pretty dang cheap due to it being shared with the N/A 300ZX.

[ayomide86]

I replaced a 10A fuse for the instrument panel illimuniation on my 91 Q45 too yesterday and it blew last night as well.Funny thing though is that the light comes on when i apply my brakes. the LED thingy on the instrument panel too reads that my tail lamp and stop lamp are 'inoperable'.

I was going to take the car to a shop to have them check the wiring, but i just read in one of the posts before this one that they don't like doing electrical stuff.

any advice?

[yodawill2000]

I had the same problem on my '93. Turns out a small short in the dimmer switch was causing the fuse to blow repeatedly. I had to replace the dimmer and the fuse, and everything's been fine for more than a year now. Picked up a dimmer on ebay for under $10.

Anyone seen the J30 review on this site:http://www.beaterreview.com

Not sure how I feel about my car being a beater, but it's good information.

"the fact that it uses components shared with many other Nissan offerings means that parts availability is excellent and prices are quite reasonable."

I want some of whatever he's smokin' LMAO NOT !!