90 Pod Removal Question + Bonus Question
08-10-2007, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by RyanPerrella
I have a Question i would like answered. Since i got the pod out i am filling and fixing the cracks, pics to come later. But i reattached the cluster to the 4 plugs and it operates as it should. But the only problem i have currently is that when i hit the lights, the interior lights dont come on. The cluster is still illuminated as if its daytime so ic an see it just fine, but the ac lights and the cigarette lamp dont come on. Also the dimmer switch does not work. So somehow in removing the pod i have disabled the interior night lights. Any thoughts on what I did before it comes time to reinstall and nothing works?
08-10-2007, 01:34 AM
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It should pull forward enough to do that.
Did you release the two allan bolts from underneath?
Did you release the two allan bolts from underneath?
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08-10-2007, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by RyanPerrella
I have a Question ... But the only problem i have currently is that when i hit the lights, the interior lights dont come on. The cluster is still illuminated as if its daytime so ic an see it just fine, but the ac lights and the cigarette lamp dont come on. Also the dimmer switch does not work.
08-10-2007, 11:11 AM
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You're posting a lot about a 90 Model car not listed in your signature these days. Is that another one you just "borrowed", that will land you in the dog house later???
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I'm worried...
08-10-2007, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicole
You're posting a lot about a 90 Model car not listed in your signature these days. Is that another one you just "borrowed", that will land you in the dog house later???
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08-10-2007, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RyanPerrella
Dave, i thought that could be the case, but i never disconencted the dimmer, i will disconnect it and try it again though.
08-10-2007, 03:02 PM
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Figured you would have checked the fuse. Actually, now that I re-read your original post.... the interior lights are not fed through the dimmer like the console lights. And if your cluster lights work then the dimmer is in the circuit. I need to read more carefully.
08-10-2007, 03:46 PM
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Well fuse 9 was in fact blown. Thanks Bill
I only have one 5 (amp right) fuse left, and i swapped them, turned the lights on and i could tell the cluster was dim. Allright cool it works, i went to play with the dimmer and i heard a faint click, then the cluster became bright and the dimmer does nothing so i assume i blew it again.
I guess the dimmer switch is causing a short somewhere? Can i throw in a 7.5 fuse, or do i not bother, just buy the 5 and find whats causing the fuse to blow? will the 7.5 work as a temporary?
I only have one 5 (amp right) fuse left, and i swapped them, turned the lights on and i could tell the cluster was dim. Allright cool it works, i went to play with the dimmer and i heard a faint click, then the cluster became bright and the dimmer does nothing so i assume i blew it again.
I guess the dimmer switch is causing a short somewhere? Can i throw in a 7.5 fuse, or do i not bother, just buy the 5 and find whats causing the fuse to blow? will the 7.5 work as a temporary?
08-10-2007, 04:08 PM
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Don't overfuse it. You can pull the switch out the front and take a closer look at it. Or you can remove the knee bolster and see everything behind it more readily. Maybe you pinched a wire back there when you reinstalled the pod.