Dash lights

BENNYLEROY

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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!

Saturday, February 24th, 2007 AT 5:37 PM

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MIKE H R

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

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Saturday, February 24th, 2007 AT 5:45 PM

2CARPRO JACK

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Any aftermarket equipment? Ie. Car alarm, stereo?
Anything that might have been tapped into the wiring

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Sunday, February 25th, 2007 AT 8:00 AM

BENNYLEROY

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

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Sunday, February 25th, 2007 AT 1:14 PM

BENNYLEROY

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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"

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Thursday, March 1st, 2007 AT 12:26 PM