Dash and taillights?

2002 HONDA CIVIC
250,000 MILES • 1.7L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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Hey, just the other night my dash lights and taillights all went at the same time every time I add another 15amp fuse to #2 in the under hood fuse box it blows (I do have an aftermarket radio but the radio still works good) I tried switching bulbs but still blows the fuse I need help.
Aug 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Yep, fuse #2 goes to the taillight relay, I would remove the lens and looks for a melted bulb end or light socket weather damage. This is a common reason for the fuse to blow. This guide can help:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/no-tail-lights-exterior-running-lights-tail-lights-out

If all of the bulbs look okay, I would swap out the taillight relay, here is the location. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
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