Dash Panel keeps going out Options

[georgie]

For the last week i've had my the light for my dash go out. It is the fuse that's being tripped but I can't figure out why, the 'panel' 7.5A fuse keeps tripping. I'll have it work and driving along my dash lights go out.

The speedo/tach still works but i can't see it unless i put a light to it.

I've gone through about 6 fuses so far, no clue why it's doing this. Anybody have any clues?

[georgie]

so the bulbs are creating the short? it doesn't do one side or another though, its either all on or off.
is it alot of work to take the cluster out?

[d3ath2009]

so the bulbs are creating the short? it doesn't do one side or another though, its either all on or off.
is it alot of work to take the cluster out?

the bulbs arent really causing a short... there are 3 main bulbs in the back of the dash and it sounds like one of yours is about ready to blow if it hasnt.. im assuming they are still the stock bulbs which means they are about due for replacement anyway... if memory serves me right, you pop off the plastic around the ignition and under the steering wheel. then u have to take the clear plastic piece off, thats like 2 screws. then i think theres just 4 more around the dash. oh and you have to disconnect a few plugs, but they are obvious once you get into it. im a bit of an amateur, and i figured all this out in about 20 min the first time i did it.