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Chevrolet Astro Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuse, Stereo, Wiring.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 24, 2007

Dash lights

I have a 1992 gmc safria 170,000 miles my dash lights were not working I changed the blown fuse, as soon as I turn the lights on it the blows the fuse. I replaced the dimmer and head light switch. What else can I check? thank you!
Avatar Asked by bennyleroy

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Replied on February 24, 2007

Check the wireing to see if anthing is grounding out causing a overload blowing th fuse, check the dash light bulbs.

Tiny Answered by M_H_RITZEL (expert)
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Replied on February 25, 2007

Any aftermarket equipment? ie... car alarm, stereo?
anything that might have been tapped into the wiring

Tiny Answered by 2CarPros Jack (expert)
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Replied on February 25, 2007

Yes, I installed a car stereo 4 years ago I re-checked the connections all were fine.

Tiny Response from bennyleroy
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Replied on March 1, 2007

Ken, The fuse for my dash lights blow,Why woud the parking lights blow the dash light fuse when there is a seperate fuse for parking lights? that fuse is ok... "im conFUSED"

Tiny Response from bennyleroy
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