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1997 Saturn Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuse, Dimmer switch, Body.
Mileage: 205 miles.

Asked on October 3, 2011

Need help with running/dash lights

I took a cd deck out of my car and everythng worked perfectly before.
This morning i noticed that the runnning/fog lamps and the dash cluster lights dont work. The gauges and interior/headlamps work. i have checked fuses and nothing. I thought the dashboard lights had burnt out until i realized that the running lights are supposed to turn on when the car is running. but they dont either. pleaase help,
Avatar Asked by jonah mcleish

Answer

Replied on October 3, 2011

check to see if by accident you loostend any wiries under the dash. Also, check to see if you damaged any body grounds under the dash.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on October 3, 2011

hey thanks for the reply. i checked, i cant get the gauge panel out for some reason. all the wires seem to be intact and properly connected. i have tested every fuse i came across. i removed the dimmer switch and tested it for power. nothing there. the dimmer switch wires run behind the gauge cluster. all fuses seem to be operational.

Tiny Response from jonah mcleish
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Replied on October 3, 2011

also while the car is running/turned to on power position there are three fuses in the under the hood fuse box that do not have power. the fuses are not blown. and are labeled as follows.

TRS LP
TRS 3/4
TRS 2/TCC

all 3 are 10 amp tiny fuses.

Tiny Response from jonah mcleish
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Replied on October 3, 2011

Edit..its a 1997 SL1 sedan. saturn. not that astra as it says.

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