Gauge Lights Options

[Vibe]

Hello, again sorry to post if this has been answered, I am having a problem with my gauge lights, they are out. It all started when i was re-positioning my aftermarket stereo. Everything in the center console is lit up and working. I have checked the fuse, the bulbs, and the plugs behind the gauges but everything looks fine! I really need your help guys, thanks!

[Spider77]

There should be a 7.5 panel light fuse. It pretty much runs the line for illumination of gauge faces and the runs to your rheostat (dimmer switch). Should be located behind that pull off panel by the steering wheel. But really check those fuses, they may "look" fine but can sometimes break where you cannot see it. Borrow a multimeter or one of those fuse testers and check the fuse that way.

Let me give you a tip I learned about t/s elec stuff. If its more than 1 thing not working the problem will usually lie in 1 spot. If its 1 thing not working (as in your case.) the problem can lie in more than 1 spot (ie, with you it could be a bad fuse, bad ground, an open somewhere from the tail light fuse, etc.). If you really want to dig into it you can try looking at the wiring diagrams over at celiatech and trace it (although tracing works best on a schematic). Speaking of, anyone have a 5s-fe schematic?

This post has been edited by Spider77: Jan 2, 2009 - 8:39 PM