2004 Kia Sorento Instrument panel lights

SCARLET 006

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2004 KIA SORENTO
32,488 MILES

Instrument panel lights don't work at all. Outside headlights etc Lights are all ok. But nothing in the dark for instrument panel. After market radio installed past summer, other than that nothing dash related. It blows the instrument panel fuse as fast as I can install them. Dome light works only when door is open. The wheel adjuster has no effect. Dealer didn't fix on first visit. Is this something only he can fix?

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 AT 8:46 PM

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TY ANDERSON

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Did you have a issue after having the radio replacement? What is the Fuse labeled on the fuse box that keeps blowing and what is it's amperage (10a 20a). Answer back so I can narrow down the circuits applicable. It looks like you have a short circuit causing the fuse to blow.
Is just the instrument cluster not illuminating or everything on the dashboard completely out (cigarette outlet, air conditioning, rear defroster, clock, hazard switch etc). TY

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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 AT 9:12 PM

SCARLET 006

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The fuse is labeled illumi. It's a 10 amp. All other lights and controls work fine. It will also blow 20amp fuse. May have to take it back to radio installer. Thinking they tapped into dash lights, since radio dial lights up, but not instrument (speedo, tach, fuel gauges) etc don't light up.

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Sunday, October 27th, 2013 AT 1:57 PM

TY ANDERSON

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After looking up fuse identification I've found this fuse labeld "illumi" protects the ignition key hole illumination so you may want to remove some trim panels to see if you see any loose wires or pinched wires.
Have you check both fuse boxes(under the hood and behind the driver side kick panel)?

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Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 AT 8:29 PM