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  1. 03-09-2009, 06:47 PM #1
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    Default Need some electrical help

    This is honestly the first time I have posted in the tech section that I can remember.

    Here's the deal. I have a honda civic coupe in my driveway. EG/EJ body.

    It was wrecked a month or so ago and I finally got the body fixed, and I am waiting for one more corner lense before she is ok to drive again at night










    except:

    The dash and the rear running lights do not work.

    I have checked the fuses (thinking maybe the impact just knocked them loose) and that did not fix the issue.

    The brake lights work, but the running lights do not. Anyone have an idea on how to fix this?

    Reps if you can help me fix this.
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  2. 03-10-2009, 12:31 AM #2
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    did the impact break the bulbs?
    Quote Originally Posted by Echonova View Post
    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...
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    check the bulbs, the wires, the or the relay under the dash, happen to me 2-3 days ago
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    Quote Originally Posted by slovic
    did the impact break the bulbs?
    The bulbs are fine.

    Quote Originally Posted by ŁG2♣
    check the bulbs, the wires, the or the relay under the dash, happen to me 2-3 days ago
    I honestly dont know which wires to look for. everything on the rear end looks good. someone said that there may be a ground for all the lights up front behind a headlight, but all I see is a harness with nothing plugged in.

    Could that be the problem?
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  5. 03-10-2009, 09:59 AM #5
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    does the front running light works?
    or is it just the rear that does not?

    If both of them front an rear do not work and the dash lights are not working your headlight switch is Bad I have one too.
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    Dont think either are working.

    you mean the headlight switch on the steering column?
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  7. 03-10-2009, 10:28 AM #7
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    10-4^^^
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    If that is the problem, how much do you want for yours?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tech5
    does the front running light works?
    or is it just the rear that does not?

    If both of them front an rear do not work and the dash lights are not working your headlight switch is Bad I have one too.
    bad switch

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    they cost new 125 +tax at Autozone ...So 40 bucks is fair lmk
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    just seems like a strange coincidence that it went bad right after she wrecked the car....

    Ill check tonight and let you know.

    Thanks.
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    ^ Not weird at all its a 15 year old car....Hell you could start to drive it an the tranny will go out...Anything can happen to a OLD car my friend.Hell I seen perfect running cars come into the shop get a tire plug and the Alternator goes out....Shit happens my friend
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tech5
    ^ Not weird at all its a 15 year old car....Hell you could start to drive it an the tranny will go out...Anything can happen to a OLD car my friend.Hell I seen perfect running cars come into the shop get a tire plug and the Alternator goes out....Shit happens my friend
    Sadly you are right. I put an engine in my explorer that was fine before hand, on the test drive the turn signal switch smoked and stopped working and the left ball joint busted.
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    Quote Originally Posted by X-Runner
    Sadly you are right. I put an engine in my explorer that was fine before hand, on the test drive the turn signal switch smoked and stopped working and the left ball joint busted.
    been there Done that.....
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    alright

    As long its not impossible.

    I will check the front corners when I get home.
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    does the light bulbs have any dried up residue on it or in the holders...sometimes this can cause the lights not to have good connection...use a volt meter by the way...hope all works well
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    Quote Originally Posted by gsrteg
    does the light bulbs have any dried up residue on it or in the holders...sometimes this can cause the lights not to have good connection...use a volt meter by the way...hope all works well
    on all 4 corners?

    You will need a NEW headlight switch end of story
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