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Old 01-27-2008, 04:44 PM
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tonight when i went to drive my 92 integra the intrument panel lights wouldnt work. i checked the fuse and and it was blown so i changed it, i turned the lights back on and it blew the fuse again. obviously i know some where its grounded out. i have no idea where to start looking can anyone help me out.
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very common cause is from aftermarket stereo wiring.
Most aftermarket radios don't use the factory lighting feed and if you used an adapter harness that wire is unused.
Frequently I have seen these shorted out.
Wrap any open wire ends with tape to insulate.

FYI most adapter harnesses have this wire colored orange sometimes with a white stripe
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That or something can be touching the instrument cluster from behind because I know on my EF it is open circuit board behind the gauge cluster.
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